OBO ID: ZFA:0005022
Term Name: opercular artery Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • external carotid artery
  • ORA
Definition: The opercular artery arises from the hyoid stump on the first aortic arch, then follows the lateral margin of the operculum (gill covering) ventrally to reconnect into the proximal part of the first aortic arch. (1)
Appears at: Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • TAO:0005022
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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