👉 Ectogenesis is a process in which cells differentiate from their parent cell type and become new cells. It occurs during embryonic development, where a precursor cell (like a neural tube or a blastocyst) divides into two identical daughter cells that fuse together to form a complete organism. Ectogenesis allows for the production of different types of cells by dividing into two identical cells. This is important for the development and maintenance of all living organisms, as it enables the generation of specialized tissues and organs