GO:0045464 |
Definition
| The processes involved in the specification of a single R8 neuron from a field of uncommitted cells. Once specification has taken place, a cell will be committed to differentiate down a specific pathway if left in its normal environment. |
| | Process by which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into an R8 cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. |
| Term | R8 cell fate specification |
| Type | Biological_process |
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Parent
| Instance_of | GO:0001708
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| | Component_of | GO:0007460
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Index
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Ancestor (59)
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| | | Descendent | GO:0045464
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