CIL:39789

Scanning electron microscope image of Strongylocentrotus drobachiensus [sea urchin] embryo at the late gastrula stage. This is a high magnification image of CIL 39785. Embryo was cut to reveal blastocoel cavity. The primary mesenchyme cells have formed a syncytial ring, which is the precursor to spicule formation (developing calcareous larval skeleton). This image is part of a group of SEM images of sea urchin embryos at various stages of development. The group is available as CIL:39782-39791.