Term Name: mid intestine
Synonyms:
Definition: The terminal region of the mid intestine is comprised of specialized enterocytes that appear to play a role in mucosal immunity. The mid intestine also appears to be involved in iron absorption.
Appears at: Pharyngula:Prim-15 (30.0h-36.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001323]

Relationships
develops from: intestinal rod
is part of: intestine
has parts: mid intestine epithelium
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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