Term Name: nephron progenitor
Synonyms:
Definition: Cluster of cells comprising a portion of tissue which gives rise to new mesonephric nephrons. The cluster contains self-renewing stem cells.
Appears at: Larval:Day 5 (120.0h-144.0h, 3.9mm, 6 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005587]

Relationships
develops into: renal vesicle
is part of: kidney
is a type of: portion of tissue

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