swim bladder maturation

Term ID

GO:0048796

Synonyms

• gas bladder maturation

Definition

A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for a swim bladder to attain its fully functional state. 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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