Term Name:	hypochord development
Synonyms:	subnotochordal rod development
Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the hypochord over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The hypochord is a transient rod-like structure in the embryos of fish, lampreys and amphibians that is located immediately ventral to the notochord. The hypochord may play a role in positioning the dorsal aorta.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0055016]    QuickGO    AmiGO