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title

compacted morula

caption

Colour-enhanced scanning electron micrograph of a human embryo at day 4. The protein coat surrounding the egg (zona pellucida) has been removed and the compacted cells of the morula (blastomeres) are seen. These blastomeres are covered with microvilli. Some small fragments of cells are also seen. The embryo is sitting on the tip of a pin.

reference

#a1606

photographer

Yorgos Nikas

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