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hypochord

Term ID
ZFA:0000031
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Definition
Portion of tissue that arises from the arise from the lateral edges of the shield and is located immediately ventral to the notochord. The hypochord is thought to play a role in positioning the dorsal aorta. Unlike in frogs and axolotl, the hypochord does not appear to be endodermally derived. (2)
Appears at
Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)
Evident until
Larval:Protruding-mouth (72.0h-96.0h, 3.5mm)
References
  • TAO:0000031
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