Term Name: gonad
Synonyms: gonads, mature gonad
Definition: The part of the reproductive system that produces and releases eggs (ovary) or sperm (testis).
Appears at: Larval:Days 21-29 (21d-30d, 7.8mm, 10 teeth)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000413]

Relationships
develops from: immature gonad
is part of: pleuroperitoneal region reproductive system
has parts: gamete oogonia
is a type of: cavitated compound organ
has subtype: ovary testis

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