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Fig. 109. The human ova during early stages of development

(From Quain's Anatomy.)

• A. and B. Front and side view of an ovum figured by Keichert, supposed to be about thirteen days. e. embryonic area.
• C. An ovum of about four or five weeks shewing the general structure of the ovum before the formation of the placenta. Part of the wall of the ovum is removed to shew the embryo in situ. (After Allen Thomson.)

Note - historically "ovum" was used to describe more than the unfertilised oocyte stage.

Reference

Foster, M., Balfour, F. M., Sedgwick, A., & Heape, W. (1883). The Elements of Embryology. (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan and Co.

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