WormBase Tree Display for GO_term: GO:0072327
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| GO:0072327 | Name | vulval cell fate specification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | The process in which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a nematode vulval cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. In nematodes, the vulva is formed from ventral epidermal cells during larval stages to give rise to a fully formed adult vulva, which is the egg-laying organ of female and hermaphrodite nematodes. | ||
| Status | Valid | ||
| Type | Biological_process | ||
| Parent | Instance_of | GO:0001708 | |
| Component_of | GO:0072325 | ||
| Attributes_of | Index | Ancestor (16) | |
| GO_annotation (19) | |||
| Version | Gene Ontology releases/2023-11-15 |
