centripetal follicle cell FBbt_00004906
centripetal follicle cell
ID: FBbt_00004906
Adult Cell
A follicle cell that migrates from the dorso-anterior of the oocyte associated follicular epithelium, in between the nurse cells and the oocyte. These cells are precursors of the operculum. (Spradling, 1993, Dobens et al., 2001)
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Relationships
- develops from: anterior terminal follicle cell
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| centripetally migrating follicle cell | exact synonym | Dobens et al., 2001 |
| CMFC | exact synonym | Dobens et al., 2001 |
| inwardly migrating follicle cell | exact synonym |