Uberon definition : Connected anatomical system that forms a barrier between an animal and its environment.
In vertebrates, the integumental system consists of the epidermis, dermis plus associated
glands and adnexa such as hair and scales. In invertebrates, the integumental system
may include cuticle.;
Uberon synonym : integumentary system;
Uberon related term : dermal system; surface; organism surface; body surface; external covering of organism;
Uberon Homology note : (...) the integument of many tetrapods is reinforced by a morphologically and structurally
diverse assemblage of skeletal elements. These elements are widely understood to be
derivatives of the once all-encompassing dermal skeleton of stem-gnathostomes (...).[well
established][VHOG];
Connected anatomical system that forms a barrier between an animal and its environment.
In vertebrates, the integumental system consists of the epidermis, dermis plus associated
glands and adnexa such as hair and scales. In invertebrates, the integumental system
may include cuticle.