neural rod

neural tube rod

A solid rod of neurectoderm derived from the neural keel. The neural rod is roughly circular in cross section. Neural rod formation occurs during primary neurulation in teleosts[GO]. An intermediate stage in the development of the central nervous system present during the segmentation period; the neural rod is roughly cylindrical in shape, forms from the neural keel, and is not yet hollowed out into the neural tube[ZFIN].

Type Organ
Parent Structure future central nervous system
Latin Name neural tube rod

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the neural rod?
A solid rod of neurectoderm derived from the neural keel. The neural rod is roughly circular in cross section. Neural rod formation occurs during primary neurulation in teleosts[GO]. An intermediate stage in the development of the central nervous system present during the segmentation period; the ne
What is the Latin name for the neural rod?
The Latin name for the neural rod is neural tube rod.

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