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visceral fat

Term ID
ZFA:0005759
Synonyms
  • visceral fat deposit
Definition
Adipose tissue on the surface of the organs within the pleuroperitoneal cavity. Visceral adipocytes were observed posterior to the swim bladder and lining the visceral cavity. (1)
Appears at
Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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