Search Ontology:

GO: Biological Process

segment specification

Term ID

GO:0007379

Synonyms

Definition

The process in which segments assume individual identities; exemplified in insects by the actions of the products of the homeotic genes. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: segmentation

segmentation Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: pattern specification process

pattern specification process Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: somite specification specification of nephron tubule identity specification of segmental identity, head specification of segmental identity, trunk

somite specification specification of nephron tubule identity specification of segmental identity, head specification of segmental identity, trunk Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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