Search Ontology:
Anatomy Ontology

macula

Term ID
ZFA:0000386
Synonyms
  • maculae
  • sensory macula
  • sensory patch
Definition
Portion of tissue that is a patch of thickened, pseudostratified epithelium in the inner ear, consisting of regular arrays of sensory hair cells interspersed with supporting cells. Each patch has its own characteristic shape and polarity pattern. (See Anatomical Atlas entry for sensory patches of the ear by T. Whitfield.)
Appears at
Pharyngula:Prim-5 (24.0h-30.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000386
Figures
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
is part of
is a type of
has subtype
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes