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Noun: blastopore  'blas-tu,por
  1. The opening into the archenteron
    "In some animals, the blastopore becomes the mouth, while in others it becomes the anus"

Derived forms: blastopores

Type of: opening, orifice, porta

Part of: archenteron

Encyclopedia: Blastopore