Term Name:	os suspensorium
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Definition:	Thin, rod-shaped, anteroventrally directed membrane bone that develops as a separate outgrowth from the cartilage parapophysis of the fourth vertebra; develops ventrally to curve around the anterior head of the swim bladder. It articulates with the tripus at the tripus-swim bladder connection. Often termed a fifth Weberian ossicle.
Appears at:	Larval:Days 7-13 (168.0h-14d, 4.5mm, 8 teeth)
Evident until:	Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology:	Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001171]

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