hatching gland

Term ID

ZFA:0000026

Synonyms

• hgg

Definition

A transversely oriented set of cells located deep to the EVL on the pericardial membrane, especially prominent during pharyngula period because of the brightly refractile cytoplasmic granules (containing hatching enzymes) of the principal cells of the gland. (1)

Appears at

Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)

Evident until

Hatching:Pec-fin (60.0h-72.0h)

References

• TAO:0000026

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