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subdivision of organism along appendicular axis

Term ID
UBERON:0010758
Synonyms
  • appendage segment
  • appendicular segment
Definition
A major subdivision of an organism that divides an organism along an axis perpedicular to the main body anterior-posterior axis. In vertebrates, this is typically a fin or limb segment. In insects, this includes segments of appendages such as antennae, as well as segments of the insect leg. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165
References
  • FBbt:00007018
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