Eutelic organisms have a fixed number of somatic cells when they reach maturity, the exact number being constant for any one species. Development proceeds by cell division until maturity; further growth occurs via cell enlargement only.
Most eutelic organisms are microscopic: examples include the rotifers, nematodes, tardigrades and dicyemida.
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