Term Name: periderm
Synonyms: EVL
Definition: The outermost epidermal layer covering the fish at embryonic stages; derived from the EVL and thought to eventually be replaced by the superficial stratum of the epidermis. Sometimes used synonymously with EVL.
Appears at: Gastrula:Bud (10.0h-10.33h)
Evident until: Segmentation:26+ somites (22.0h-24.0h)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001185]

Relationships
develops from: EVL
develops into: epidermal superficial stratum
is part of: ectoderm
is a type of: epithelium

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