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Morula

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A morula is an early stage in embryonic development that consists of a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a fertilized ovum. It forms before the blastocyst stage and after the zygote stage.

AP course connection

Topic 28.2: 28.2 Embryonic Development

Unit 28

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