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lateral line

Term ID
UBERON:0010202
Synonyms
  • lateral lines
Definition
The lateral line consists of small sensory patches (neuromasts) located superficially on the skin or just under the skin in fluid-filled canals on the head and body of all fishes and most amphibians. The lateral line develops from cranial ectodermal placodes situated behind the ear and between the eye and ear. (2)
References
  • AAO:0011128
  • Lateral:line
  • TAO:0001469
  • XAO:0004002
  • ZFA:0001469
Ontology
Cell Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
has parts
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has subtype