Term Name: thoracic duct
Synonyms:
Definition: The thoracic duct is the first perfused lymphatic, located between the dorsal aorta and posterior cardinal vein.
Appears at: Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005110]

Relationships
develops from: lymphangioblast cord
is a type of: axial lymph vessel

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