posterior lateral line primordium

posterior lateral line primordia

A migrating group of cells originating from the posterior lateral line placode. The primordium deposits seven to nine neuromasts and interneuromasts between them during its posterior migration to the tail. Gompel et al, 2001.

Type Organ
Parent Structure ectoderm-derived structure
Latin Name posterior lateral line primordia

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What is the posterior lateral line primordium?
A migrating group of cells originating from the posterior lateral line placode. The primordium deposits seven to nine neuromasts and interneuromasts between them during its posterior migration to the tail. Gompel et al, 2001.
What is the Latin name for the posterior lateral line primordium?
The Latin name for the posterior lateral line primordium is posterior lateral line primordia.

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