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blastula Stage in the development of the embryo in animals. The blastula consists of a hollow cavity (blastocoel) surrounded by one or more spherical layers of cells. Commonly called the ‘hollow ball of cells’ stage, it occurs at or near the end of cleavage and precedes the gastrulation stage.

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