| Term Name: | barbel |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | barble |
| Definition: | Surface structure which is a tactile structure found in the branchial region. Barbels are covered with epidermis rich in taste buds, and are innervated by branches of the cranial nerves. |
| Appears at: | Juvenile:Days 45-89 (45d-90d, 14 mm, 12 teeth) |
| Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000622] |
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