Home > Term: Somite
Somite
A segmental mass of mesoderm in the vertebrate embryo, occurring in pairs along the notochord, and developing into skeletal muscles and vertebrae; in some invertebrates, the term "somite" refers to a metamere.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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