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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ganglion
 |__adult cerebrum_____________
disconnected anatomical group  |
 |__synaptic neuropil block____|
synaptic neuropil              |
 |__synaptic neuropil block____|
adult central brain            |
 |__adult cerebrum_____________|
adult cerebral ganglion        |
 |__adult cerebrum_____________|
                               superior neuropils  5180 rec.
                                |__superior intermediate protocerebrum 3770 rec.
                                |   |__ring neuropil
                                |__superior lateral protocerebrum 4855 rec.
                                |   |__anterior superior lateral protocerebrum
                                |   |__posterior superior lateral protocerebrum 6 rec.
                                |__superior medial protocerebrum 4605 rec.
                                    |__anterior superior medial protocerebrum 3 rec.
                                    |__posterior superior medial protocerebrum 13 rec.
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Is a synaptic neuropil block
Part of adult cerebrum
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