Term: caudal fin apical ectodermal ridge
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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: apical ectodermal ridge
Synonyms:
Definition: Proliferative region that is part of the developing fin fold or fin.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001702]