id | GO:0007503   Detailed information |
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  name | fat body development |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the fat body over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A fat body is an insect gland dorsal to the insect gut, with a function analogous to that of the vertebrate liver. It is a storage organ for fats, glycogen and protein and is a major site of intermediary metabolism." [ISBN:0582227089] |
  is_a | GO:0048513 ! organ development |
  DPGLEAN20665
  DPGLEAN20818