Somites
Somites are segmented blocks of mesoderm tissue found in the early development of vertebrate embryos. They give rise to structures such as the vertebrae, ribs, and muscles of the body. Somites are organized along the embryo's axis and play a crucial role in establishing the body plan and segmentation of the developing organism.
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