micromere

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A micromere is a small blastomere. Blastomeres are cells formed by the division of a fertilized egg during early embryonic development. The term "micromere" is used in biology to describe these small cells, which are a component of the blastula stage of development.1

A micrometre, on the other hand, is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-millionth of a meter. It is commonly used to measure microscopic objects and distances, such as the wavelengths of infrared radiation.2

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…cap of smaller cells, called micromeres, at one end of the egg and a cap of larger cells, called macromeres, at the other end.
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…cap of smaller cells, called micromeres, at one end of the egg and a cap of larger cells, called macromeres, at the other end.
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