Fig. 13. LM of a stage 2 embryo on day 4 in vitro showing closely opposed cell membranes (compaction 4). The morula entered compaction at 6-8 blastomeres. Further cell divisions were inhibited until compaction was completed.

(From: Veeck and Zaninovic´, 2003. Reproduced with permission of the publisher, Taylor & Francis Group.)

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