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intermediate layer of superior colliculus

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A layer of superior colliculus that lies between the superficial layer and the deep layer. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Term info

Label

intermediate layer of superior colliculus

Synonyms
  • central zone of the optic tectum
database cross reference
editor note

grouping teleost assuming homology of superior colliculus and optic tectum; however, this is dubious as tectal layers vary so widely. See: http://icb.oxfordjournals.org/content/42/4/743/T1.expansion.html

has related synonym

superior colliculus, intermediate layer, superior colliculus, central layer, central zone

id

UBERON:0006792