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feather barb

Term ID
UBERON:0008294
Synonyms
  • barb
Definition
One of a series of branches fused to the rachis (stem) of a feather. The barbs themselves also have branches called barbules, which have hooks that lock the barbs together[WP]. (2)
References
  • BTO:0002578
  • Barb:(feather)
Ontology
Uberon Ontology
Relationships
is part of
has parts
is a type of