(Latin, morula = mulberry) An early stage in post-fertilization development when cells have rapidly mitotically divided to produce a solid mass of cells (12-15 cells) with a "mulberry" appearance.

morula, solid mass of blastomeres resulting from a number of cleavages of a zygote, or fertilized egg. Its name derives from its resemblance to a mulberry (Latin: morum). A morula is usually …

Aug 23, 2025 · The morula is an early-stage embryo, a solid ball of cells, called blastomeres. Its name originates from the Latin word “morus,” meaning mulberry, due to its compact …

A morula is a microscopic ball or cluster of cells formed through cell division very early in the embryonic development that occurs after fertilization but before the blastocyst stage.

A morula is characteristically defined as being at the 16-cell stage. As cleavage continues, it quickly progresses to a 32-cell stage while still maintaining its solid, ball-like structure.

Oct 18, 2024 · The morula stage is a crucial stage of embryo development that usually occurs during day 4 after fertilization (or occasionally on day 5) before the embryo’s blastocoel cavity …

Definition A morula is a solid ball of cells that forms in the early stages of embryonic development, typically around four days after fertilization. It consists of 16 to 32 cells and represents an …

Aug 3, 2023 · The morula is the first embryonic stage where mammalian cells can be categorized as being either internal or external. The morula reaches the uterus between three and four …

Morula is a genus of small, predatory sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the subfalily Ergalataxinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. [1]

A morula (from Latin “morus” meaning mulberry) is an embryo at an early stage of embryonic development, consisting of approximately 8–32 cells (called blastomeres).