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Unique Fingerprints Appear


10 weeks

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

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The fine motor control displayed just ten weeks after fertilization by this little one's right hand is impressive.

Script: Les empreintes digitales uniques existent à 10 semaines après la fertilisation. Ces empreintes peuvent servir d'identification pour toute la vie.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.
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