Tag: the difference between identical and fraternal twins

  • Symbolism of Twins

    Symbolism of Twins

    Some Definitions Twins can be either monozygotic (“identical”), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic (“fraternal”), meaning that they develop from two different eggs. In fraternal twins, each twin is fertilized by its own sperm cell. Spontaneous division of the zygote into two embryos is not considered…