mucocartilage tissue

mucocartilage

A temporary avascular cartilage found in the heads of ammocoete larvae and surrounded by perichondrium. Contains a few fibroblasts scattered throughout ECM containing elastic-like microfibrils.

Type Organ
Latin Name mucocartilage

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What is the mucocartilage tissue?
A temporary avascular cartilage found in the heads of ammocoete larvae and surrounded by perichondrium. Contains a few fibroblasts scattered throughout ECM containing elastic-like microfibrils.
What is the Latin name for the mucocartilage tissue?
The Latin name for the mucocartilage tissue is mucocartilage.

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