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pterotic

Term ID
ZFA:0000576
Synonyms
  • autopterotic
Definition
Paired cartilage bone that contacts the autosphenotic anteriorly, the parietal dorsally, the prootic ventrally, and the epiotic and exoccipital posteriorly. The pterotic encloses the horizontal semicircular canal of the inner ear. The lower edge of the pterotic contributes to the hyomandibular facet.
Appears at
Larval:Days 14-20 (14d-21d, 6.2mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000576
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
is a type of
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Expression
Genes with most Figures
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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