Superficial cleavage involves rapid nuclear divisions without cell formation, producing a syncytial blastoderm in insect embryos. This article explains how superficial cleavage works and why it is essential for yolk‑rich eggs.
Superficial cleavage involves rapid nuclear divisions without cell formation, producing a syncytial blastoderm in insect embryos. This article explains how superficial cleavage works and why it is essential for yolk‑rich eggs.