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pharyngeal slit

Term ID
UBERON:0008815
Synonyms
  • gill slit
  • pharyngeal perforation
Definition
An organ formed from the perforation between the point of contact between ectoderm and endoderm in the pharynx. The slits assist in filtering food particles from the water. (2)
References
  • Pharyngeal:slit
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