OBO ID: GO:0009948
Term Name: anterior/posterior axis specification Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • anterior/posterior axis determination
Definition: The establishment, maintenance and elaboration of the anterior/posterior axis. The anterior-posterior axis is defined by a line that runs from the head or mouth of an organism to the tail or opposite end of the organism.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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