ring gland development

id: GO:0035271
name: ring gland development
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: Progression of the ring gland over time, from its formation to a mature structure. The ring gland is a neuroendocrine organ found in higher Dipterans, which is composed of the prothoracic gland, the corpus allatum, and the corpora cardiacum. The ring gland is the site of production and release of ecdysteroids and juvenile hormones.

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