Term: caudal fin anatomical structure morphogenesis
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Name: caudal fin
Synonyms: tail, tail fin
Definition: Fin that is the most posterior median fin. It is composed of a complex of three modified centra and modified neural and hemal arches and spines.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001058]
Name: anatomical structure morphogenesis
Synonyms: anatomical structure organization, embryogenesis and morphogenesis, morphogenesis
Definition: The process in which anatomical structures are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0009653]    QuickGO    AmiGO