Phenotype: periderm hypoplastic, abnormal
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Name: periderm
Synonyms: EVL
Definition: The outermost epidermal layer covering the fish at embryonic stages; derived from the EVL and thought to eventually be replaced by the superficial stratum of the epidermis. Sometimes used synonymously with EVL.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001185]
Name: hypoplastic
Synonyms: hypoplasia, underdeveloped
Definition: A physical quality inhering in an organ or tissue by virtue of the bearer's exhibiting a decreased number of cells, typically associated with a decrease in size.
Ontology: Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000645]