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GO: Biological Process

germ-band shortening

Term ID
GO:0007390
Synonyms
  • germ-band retraction
Definition
The spreading of the amnioserosa from its compressed state to cover the whole of the dorsal surface. Initiating in the thorax and spreading posteriorly, it is accompanied by the transition from a parasegmental to segmental division of the embryo. 12147138
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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