head segmentation

Term ID

GO:0035287

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Definition

Partitioning the insect head anlage into a fixed number of segmental units. The number of segments composing the insect head has long been a subject of debate, but it is generally agreed that there are 6 or 7 segments. From anterior to posterior the head segments are the procephalic segments (labral, (ocular), antennal and intercalary) and the gnathal segments (mandibular, maxillary and labial). (2)

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: blastoderm segmentation head development

blastoderm segmentation head development Show first 5 Terms
has parts: specification of segmental identity, head

specification of segmental identity, head Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: pattern specification process

pattern specification process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: anterior head segmentation posterior head segmentation

anterior head segmentation posterior head segmentation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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