OBO ID: GO:0014028 |
Term Name: | notochord formation | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The formation of the notochord from the chordamesoderm. The notochord is composed of large cells packed within a firm connective tissue sheath and is found in all chordates at the ventral surface of the neural tube. In vertebrates, the notochord contributes to the vertebral column. | ||
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Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |