A longitudinal flexible rod of cells that in the embryo forms the supporting axis of the body.

Local Unique Identifier

0000199

Synonym

notocord (RELATED)

Parts

• hog:0001212 notochordal plate
• hog:0001213 notochordal process

Relation BFO:0000050 part of

• hog:0000317
• hog:0000334
• hog:0001766

Xref Teleost Anatomy Ontology

tao:0000135