Term Name: yolk
Synonyms: yolk cell
Definition: Giant syncytial uncleaved cell containing nutrient store for embryonic development in the form of semicrystalline phospholipoprotein and contained within yolk granules.
Appears at: Zygote:1-cell (0.0h-0.75h)
Evident until: Larval:Day 5 (120.0h-144.0h, 3.9mm, 6 teeth)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000084]

Relationships
develops into: yolk syncytial layer
has parts: ball extension
is a type of: cell

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