pharyngeal slit

gill slit

An organ formed from the perforation between the point of contact between ectoderm and endoderm in the pharynx. The slits assist in filtering food particles from the water.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure endoderm-derived structure
Latin Name gill slit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pharyngeal slit?
An organ formed from the perforation between the point of contact between ectoderm and endoderm in the pharynx. The slits assist in filtering food particles from the water.
What body system is the pharyngeal slit part of?
The pharyngeal slit is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the pharyngeal slit?
The Latin name for the pharyngeal slit is gill slit.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.