| Name: | protoneuromast |
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| Synonyms: | immature neuromast, proto neuromast, proto-neuromast |
| Definition: | A group of about 20 cells deposited by the migrating lateral line primordium. A few hours after deposition these cells mature to form the neuromast. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005227] |