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ionocyte

Term ID
ZFA:0005323
Synonyms
Definition
Specialized epithelial cells involved in the maintenance of osmotic homeostasis. They are characterized by abundant mitochondria and ion transporters. In amniotes, they are present in the renal system. In freshwater fish, ionocytes in the skin and gills help maintain osmotic homeostasis by absorbing salt from the external environment. (2)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0005006
  • TAO:0005323
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
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Expression
Genes with most Figures
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Phenotype
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