Term Name: torus lateralis
Synonyms: lateral torus
Definition: Diencephalic nucleus which is part of the caudal tuberculum. In goldfish the lateral torus is exclusively involved with gustatory and general visceral systems.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000294]

Relationships
is part of: caudal tuberculum
is a type of: diencephalic nucleus

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