Term Name: protoneuromast
Synonyms: immature neuromast, proto neuromast, proto-neuromast
Definition: A group of about 20 cells deposited by the migrating lateral line primordium. A few hours after deposition these cells mature to form the neuromast.
Appears at: Segmentation:26+ somites (22.0h-24.0h)
Evident until: Unknown
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005227]

Relationships
develops into: neuromast
is part of: lateral line system
is a type of: anatomical cluster

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