neuromast development
id: GO:0048884
name: neuromast development
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the neuromast over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The neuromast is the sensory organ of the lateral line and is composed of a population of sensory hair cells, and nonsensory supporting cells and mantle cells. Neuromasts are located superficially on the epithelium or in lateral line canals.
Child Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0048901 | anterior lateral line neuromast development |
| GO:0048919 | posterior lateral line neuromast development |
Parent Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0007423 | sensory organ development |
