Embryonic Diapause

Embryonic diapause or temporary cessation of embryonic development is a common phenomenon in the plant and animal species. embryogenesis blastocyst stage reproductive strategy characterized by delayed implantation uterus. It defined over 130 species mammals. occurs obligate facultative cases where embryo from to later stages not appropriate (eg, during environmental conditions lactation). The begins with entering metabolic proliferative state silence so reduction interruption mitosis embryo. When exit diapause, reactivation, returns active metabolism, mitotic activity restarts cell proliferation, process protective phenomenon, it represents an important developmental advantage for survival should be evolutionarily maintained.