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spermatocyte

Term ID
ZFA:0009005
Synonyms
  • spermatocytes
Definition
A male germ cell that develops from spermatogonia. The euploid primary spermatocytes undergo meiosis and give rise to the haploid secondary spermatocytes which in turn give rise to spermatids.
Appears at
Juvenile:Days 45-89 (45d-90d, 14 mm, 12 teeth)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000017
  • TAO:0009005
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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