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intermediate layer of superior colliculus

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A layer of superior colliculus that lies between the superficial layer and the deep layer. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Synonyms: central zone of the optic tectum

Term info

database cross reference
  • BAMS:SCI
  • TAO:0000327
  • BM:MB-Tec-SCI
  • ZFA:0000327
  • DHBA:12298
editor note

grouping teleost assuming homology of superior colliculus and optic tectum; however, this is dubious as tectal layers vary so widely. See: http://icb.oxfordjournals.org/content/42/4/743/T1.expansion.html

has related synonym

superior colliculus, intermediate layer, superior colliculus, central layer, central zone

id

UBERON:0006792