Zebrafish - Segmentation Period

Segmentation period

The Duration of this period is from 10.33 to 24 hours

• Transition from 1-4 somites to Prim-5

• Here dermis, vertebrae and skeletal muscle are formed

• The beginning of the primary organs develop

• The Embryo elogates and the tail bud (at the caudal end) becomes more prominant

• The first body movement occurs

• The Kupffer vessle in the Tail can be seen at its base

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