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zone of polarizing activity pelvic fin bud

Term ID
ZFA:0001452
Synonyms
  • ZPA
Definition
A small group of mesodermal cells located at the posterior margin of the developing fin bud. The ZPA is thought to produce retinoic acid and thereby provides positional information to the developing bud. (1)
Appears at
Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until
Unknown
References
  • TAO:0001452
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