FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term superior neuropils ID (Ontology) FBbt:00045030 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition A block of synaptic neuropil domains in the adult brain arranged in a layer covering the superior (dorsal) surface of the brain. In encompasses the superior intermediate, superior lateral and superior medial protocerebrum.[ FlyBase:FBrf0224194 ]
Also Known As "SNP" ; "superior protocerebrum"
Comment Despite the name, intended as a singular noun as in 'The United States'.
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                               synaptic neuropil block
                                |__superior neuropils  5180 rec.
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Is a synaptic neuropil block
Part of adult cerebrum
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