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epibranchial placode

Term ID
ZFA:0001294
Synonyms
  • epibranchial placodes
Definition
Neurogenic placodes that generate neurons of the distal facial, glossopharyngeal and vagal ganglia, which convey sensation from the viscera, including pharyngeal endoderm structures, to the CNS. The epibranchial placodes are positioned ventrally to the ear and dorsally to the posterior pharyngeal pouches. (2)
Appears at
Pharyngula:Prim-5 (24.0h-30.0h)
Evident until
Unknown
References
  • TAO:0001294
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
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Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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