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XB-ANAT-629

Anatomy Term: gonad
XAO ID: 0003146
Synonyms:
Definition: "Anatomical structure that produces gametes as well as certain sex hormones controlled by the pituitary gonadotropins. Reproductive organ that produces and releases eggs (ovary) or sperm (testis)."
Stage Range: NF stage 52 to death
Marker Genes:
1/3
Develops From:
  		Develops Into:
 
 

Parent(s): cavitated compound organ (is_a) trunk (part_of)

 


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