OBO ID: ZFA:0000356
Term Name: gill raker Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • gill rakers
Definition: Dermal bone that is a small anterior projection present on all of pharyngeal arches 3-7. They support the gills. The rakers have epithelial denticles and both their gross and fine structure serves to retain food particles in the mouth. (2)
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References:
  • TAO:0000356
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology
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