Animal Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
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C. SEA URCHIN FERTILIZATION & DEVELOPMENT<br />
7. Diagram the various stages of embryonic development in the sea urchin below:<br />
Zygote with fertilization membrane<br />
Two cell stage<br />
4 cell stage 8 cell stage<br />
16 cell stage (morula) Blastula<br />
Early gastrula<br />
Late gastula<br />
8. What is the function of the fertilization membrane?<br />
9. Are the cells in the blastomeres in the eight-cell stage the same as in the two-cell stage?<br />
Explain why or why not.<br />
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