OBO ID: ZFA:0005817
Term Name: dorsal fin retractor Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • retractor dorsalis
Definition: Anterior longitudinal muscles of the dorsal fin. That originates from the caudal end of the dorsal fin base, stretches along the midline between the right and left epaxial muscles, and inserts at the dorsal base of the tail fin. Contracting the dorsal retractor will lower the fin. (1)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available