| Term: | caudal fin epidermal intermediate stratum |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | caudal fin |
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| 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: | epidermal intermediate stratum |
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| Definition: | The tissue which lies between the basal stratum and the superficial stratum. This layer is composed of a variable number of cell layers which contain mucous goblet cells, club cells and sensory cells. Most of the cells of this region are undifferentiated. They serve as a reservoir to replace dead cells in any of the epidermis regions. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001181] |