| Term Name: | shield |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | dorsal organizer, organizer, Spemann Mangold organizer, Spemann's organizer |
| Definition: | Embryonic structure that is a local accumulation of cells along the germ ring. The shield marks the dorsal side of the embryo. |
| Appears at: | Gastrula:Shield (6.0h-8.0h) |
| Evident until: | Gastrula:Shield (6.0h-8.0h) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000071] |
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