FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term pericardial cell ID (Ontology) FBbt:00005058 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition Cell which forms the outer layer of the dorsal vessel.[ FlyBase:FBrf0089570 FlyBase:FBrf0207370 ]
Also Known As"pericardial nephrocyte"
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Alleles (FBal)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
Insertions (FBti)EXPRESSION_STAGE_TISSUE_POSITION
Insertions (FBti)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
Constructs (FBtp)PHENOTYPE_MANIFEST_IN
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 pericardial cell (all annotations which use CV term, excluding "NOT" statements)
     pericardial cell | ectopic
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     pericardial cell | ectopic | precursor
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     pericardial cell | embryonic stage
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     pericardial cell | increased number
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     pericardial cell | P-stage
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     pericardial cell | precursor
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     pericardial cell | third instar larval stage
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excretory system
 |__nephrocyte___________
circulatory system       |
 |__dorsal vessel________|
multicellular structure  |
 |__dorsal vessel________|
somatic cell             |
 |__nephrocyte___________|
                         pericardial cell  591 rec.
                          |__adult pericardial cell 166 rec.
                          |   |__adult abdominal pericardial cell 4 rec.
                          |   |__adult thoracic pericardial cell
                          |__embryonic pericardial cell 130 rec.
                          |   |__embryonic precursor of scutellar pulsatile organ
                          |__larval pericardial cell 278 rec.
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Is a nephrocyte
Part of dorsal vessel
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CL:0000474