The document discusses the development of the mesoderm germ layer during embryogenesis. It notes that the mesoderm initially forms three layers - paraxial, intermediate, and lateral plate mesoderm. The paraxial mesoderm segments into somites which further differentiate into sclerotome, myotome and dermatome tissues. The intermediate mesoderm forms urogenital structures while the lateral plate mesoderm splits into somatic and splanchnic layers which give rise to various tissues like muscle, bone, blood and connective tissues.