swim bladder formation

Term ID

GO:0048797

Synonyms

• gas bladder biosynthesis
• gas bladder formation

Definition

The process that gives rise to the swim bladder. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The swim bladder is used by some fishes to maintain buoyancy and may function in addition as a sound producing organ, a sound receptor, and a respiratory organ.

References

Ontology

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