OBO ID: ZFA:0000031
Term Name: hypochord Search Ontology:
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Definition: Portion of tissue that arises from the arise from the lateral edges of the shield and is located immediately ventral to the notochord. The hypochord is thought to play a role in positioning the dorsal aorta. Unlike in frogs and axolotl, the hypochord does not appear to be endodermally derived. (2)
Appears at: Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)
Evident until: Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)
References:
  • TAO:0000031
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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