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. 1977 Apr 15;33(4):511-3.
doi: 10.1007/BF01922242.

Are shape and morphogenesis independent phenomena?

J Herkovits

Are shape and morphogenesis independent phenomena?

J Herkovits. Experientia. .

Abstract

Amphibian embryos can develop inspite of dramatic deformations produced by constraints in the surrounding medium, and can even ultimately recover a normal morphology. Consequently, no sequential change of shape is necessary for normal morphogenesis and the form of the embryo appears to be determined by cell activities intrinsic to each stage.

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