Caudalmost epibranchial placode. Associated with 3rd branchial cleft. [ NCBIBook:NBK53175 ]
Synonyms: epibranchial placode 3 vagal epibranchial placode vagal epibranchial placodes nodose placode nodose placodes
Term information
- EHDAA2:0004208
- XAO:0004213
Taxonomic equivalence to EHDAA2 class made on basis of shared development: Gives rise to inferior vagus ganglion. Note that ZFA has 4 vagal placodes