Early development.Organogenesis |
Cleavage. Cleavage patterns. Gastrulation.
Embryonic germ layers. Ectodermal, mesodermal and endodermal derivatives. Principles of organogenesis. Evo-Devo. |
Main processes and development concepts |
Phases of ontogenetic development. Developmental patterns in animal models. Determination, differentiation, growth, morphogenesis and body pattern formation. Pattern alterations: mutations of developmental genes. Modifications of the body plan in postembryonic development: heterochrony and allometry. Techniques. |