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A morphogenetic system matched to a group

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A period of morphogenesis is operationally defined as a system. This period precedes cell differentiation and is axially expressed. Six interacting elements of structure are defined utilizing Spemann and Mangold's heteroplastic transplantation experiments. The system generates thirty-six interactions, given a rule of composition and specific premises. The element set and operation is matched to the symmetric group S3.

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Kharasch, J.A. A morphogenetic system matched to a group. Bltn Mathcal Biology 35, 615–625 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02458366

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