Term Name: external ectoderm
Synonyms: surface (external) ectoderm, surface ectoderm
Definition: The surface (external) layer of ectoderm which begins to proliferate shortly after separation from the neuroectoderm.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000076]

Relationships
develops into: 1st arch mandibular ectoderm 1st arch maxillary ectoderm carapacial ridge ectoderm conjunctiva corneal epithelium embryonic skin basal layer enveloping layer of ectoderm epibranchial placode frontonasal process epithelium lacrimal apparatus lateral nasal process surface ectoderm lower eyelid mesenchyme medial-nasal process ectoderm pectoral appendage bud ectoderm pelvic appendage bud ectoderm periderm upper eyelid mesenchyme
is part of: ectoderm
has parts: 1st arch mandibular ectoderm 1st arch maxillary ectoderm 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft lateral nasal process surface ectoderm mammary placode nasolacrimal groove olfactory placode pectoral appendage bud ectoderm pelvic appendage bud ectoderm pharyngeal cleft pharyngeal ectoderm ventral ectodermal ridge
is a type of: embryonic tissue unilaminar epithelium
has subtype: optic eminence surface ectoderm