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ciliary marginal zone

Term ID
ZFA:0001289
Synonyms
  • circumferential germinal zone
  • CMZ
  • peripheral growth zone
  • retinal ciliary marginal zone
  • retinal proliferative zone
Definition
Proliferative region at the periphery of the retina where retinal stem cells are located. After 60 hpf, the CMZ is the source of most retinal growth. (1)
Appears at
Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0001289
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