| Term Name: | optic chiasm |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | chiasma opticum, optic commissure |
| Definition: | Decussation of cranial nerve II axons whereby the retinal axons cross the midline, projecting contralaterally through the optic tract. |
| Appears at: | Hatching:Long-pec (48.0h-60.0h) |
| Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000556] |
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