| Term Name: | epithelial cell type specification, open tracheal system |
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| Synonyms: | tracheal cell type specification, tracheal epithelial cell type specification |
| Definition: | Allocation of epithelial cells within each migrating branch in an open tracheal system to distinct tracheal cell fates. During the migration phase each branch forms a well-defined number of cell types (including fusion cells, terminal cells and branch cells) at precise positions. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035153] QuickGO AmiGO |