Term Name: iris
Synonyms: irises
Definition: Multi-tissue structure that consists of pigmented stroma and is connected to a sphincter muscle and a dilator muscle which open and close the pupil located in the center of the iris.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001238]

Relationships
is part of: anterior segment eye
has parts: argentum iris blood vessels iris melanophore layer iris stroma
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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