Term proctodeum

An inward fold on the surface of the embryonic ectoderm that develops into part of the anal passage.

Local Unique Identifier
0000139
Synonym
  • anal pit (RELATED)
  • anus (RELATED)
  • proctodaeum (RELATED)
Relation BFO:0000050 part of
Xref Teleost Anatomy Ontology
tao:0000066