Phenotype: integument chromosome, telomeric region decreased length, abnormal
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Name: integument
Synonyms: skin
Definition: The outer protective barrier that separates the animal from its aquatic environment.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000368]
Name: chromosome, telomeric region
Synonyms: nuclear chromosome, telomere, nuclear chromosome, telomeric region, telomere
Definition: The end of a linear chromosome, required for the integrity and maintenance of the end. A chromosome telomere usually includes a region of telomerase-encoded repeats the length of which rarely exceeds 20 bp each and that permits the formation of a telomeric loop (T-loop). The telomeric repeat region is usually preceded by a sub-telomeric region that is gene-poor but rich in repetitive elements. Some telomeres only consist of the latter part (for eg. D. melanogaster telomeres).
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000781]    QuickGO    AmiGO
Name: decreased length
Synonyms: short, shortened, stubby
Definition: A length quality which is relatively small.
Ontology: Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000574]
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