What is the 'Subgerminal Cavity' in the context of avian development?
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Correct answer: Space between the blastoderm and the yolk
The subgerminal cavity is created when the blastoderm cells secrete fluid between themselves and the yolk. This space is essential for the eventual formation of the epiblast and hypoblast.
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