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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. embryonic structures
  4. embryo (animal)
  5. extraembryonic membranes
  6. chorion
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. embryonic structures
  4. embryo (animal)
  5. extraembryonic membranes
  6. chorion

Preferred term

chorion

Type

  • Topic

Definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • chorionic villi
  • chorionic villus
  • chorion (insects)
  • chorion (invertebrates)
  • chorion (vertebrates)
  • egg shell (insect)
  • eggshell (insect)
  • insect chorion

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/105270

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