epithelial cell type specification, open tracheal system

Term ID

GO:0035153

Synonyms

• tracheal cell type specification
• tracheal epithelial cell type specification

Definition

Allocation of epithelial cells within each migrating branch in an open tracheal system to distinct tracheal cell fates. During the migration phase each branch forms a well-defined number of cell types (including fusion cells, terminal cells and branch cells) at precise positions. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO