Uberon definition : A specialized receptor organ that is a collection of cells spanning the gustatory
epithelium.;
Uberon synonym : tastebud;
Uberon related term : tastebuds; taste buds; taste-bud;
Uberon Development note : arise by inductive interactions between epithelial cells and invading gustatory cells
from chorda tympani (facial), glossophrayngeal and vagues nerves ISBN:1607950324 (todo
- request cell terms from CL);
Uberon Homology note : Experients in amphibia have shown that an intrinsic feature of the pharyngeal endoderm
is its ability to generate taste buds and this capacity must have been acquired by
the endoderm at the origin of the vertebrates.[well established][VHOG];
Uberon Taxon note : In humans, saste buds may be found on the tongue, soft palatte, epiglottis and upper
pharynx. In other species they may be found in more unusual places, such as the trunk,
or on the barbels or fins of fish.;