What is a zygotic embryo?

A zygotic embryo is the initial developmental stage of a plant or animal formed after the fertilization of an egg by a sperm cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote. In plants, this zygote undergoes multiple divisions and differentiations, eventually developing into an embryo. In animals, the zygotic embryo undergoes cleavage and subsequent development into a more complex structure. This stage is crucial for the continuation of a species, as it eventually leads to the formation of a new individual.