A structured controlled vocabulary of anatomies of the slime-mold Dictyostelium discoideum. Dicty Anatomy Ontology (DDANAT) OBO-Edit 2.2 01:07:2020 16:45 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy 1.2 pfey definition has_alternative_id has_broad_synonym database_cross_reference has_exact_synonym has_narrow_synonym has_obo_format_version has_obo_namespace has_related_synonym shorthand BFO:0000050 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy part_of part_of part of RO:0002202 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy develops_from develops_from develops_from true Unicellular haploid myxamoebae that feeds on bacteria by phagocytosis and divides by binary fission. The size of vegetative cells range from 12-20 microns by 8-12 microns. The cells exhibit a roughly rounded but rather irregular shape. amoebae vegetative cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000002 vegetative amoebae Unicellular haploid myxamoebae that feeds on bacteria by phagocytosis and divides by binary fission. The size of vegetative cells range from 12-20 microns by 8-12 microns. The cells exhibit a roughly rounded but rather irregular shape. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Area covered by a group of chemotactic cells converging toward the same aggregation center. Can reach a diameter of up to 1 cm. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000003 aggregation territory Area covered by a group of chemotactic cells converging toward the same aggregation center. Can reach a diameter of up to 1 cm. DDB:pg PMID:14458213 PMID:20268085 First adherent mass of cells observed during development, relatively flat with indistinct borders. loose mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000004 loose aggregate First adherent mass of cells observed during development, relatively flat with indistinct borders. DDB:pg Hemispherical structure composed of post-aggregative cells that are undergoing differentiation. pseudoplasmodium tight aggregate tight mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000005 mound Hemispherical structure composed of post-aggregative cells that are undergoing differentiation. DDB:pg PMID:20268085 pseudoplasmodium PMID:18366659 Hemispherical structure composed of post-aggregative cells that are undergoing differentiation and that have formed a tip. pseudoplasmodium tipped aggregate Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000006 tipped mound Hemispherical structure composed of post-aggregative cells that are undergoing differentiation and that have formed a tip. DDB:pg PMID:20268085 tipped aggregate PMID:7553878 Cylindrical structure that is formed by elongation of the mound under the control of the tip. The elongating tip is called the first finger. pseudoplasmodium ISBN:0521583640 finger first finger Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000007 Synonym from Kessin book p. 166. standing slug Cylindrical structure that is formed by elongation of the mound under the control of the tip. The elongating tip is called the first finger. DDB:pg PMID:18366659 When the conditions are not optimal for the completion of development, the standing slug bends from a vertical position to a horizontal position, producing a migratory that slug has the ability to migrate towards more favorable environmental conditions. The slug is cylindrical in shape with a rounded, tapering region at its anterior end that is raised with respect to the substratum. It usually measures between 0.8 to 1.2 mm in length with a diameter of 0.15 to 0.25 mm. Slugs sense and respond to light, temperature and acidity, and do not enter culmination until the conditions are optimal. The slug can move at a speed of 0.5 to 2 mm per hour. A trail of slime is deposited on the surface during migration. pseudoplasmodium Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000008 migratory slug When the conditions are not optimal for the completion of development, the standing slug bends from a vertical position to a horizontal position, producing a migratory that slug has the ability to migrate towards more favorable environmental conditions. The slug is cylindrical in shape with a rounded, tapering region at its anterior end that is raised with respect to the substratum. It usually measures between 0.8 to 1.2 mm in length with a diameter of 0.15 to 0.25 mm. Slugs sense and respond to light, temperature and acidity, and do not enter culmination until the conditions are optimal. The slug can move at a speed of 0.5 to 2 mm per hour. A trail of slime is deposited on the surface during migration. DDB:pg PMID:2513127 PMID:8223266 pseudoplasmodium PMID:18366659 Structure formed after the arrest of slug migration formed when cells of the posterior region of the slug move under the tip. Stalk tube formation is initiated at this stage. culminant pseudoplasmodium mexican hat Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000009 early culminant Structure formed after the arrest of slug migration formed when cells of the posterior region of the slug move under the tip. Stalk tube formation is initiated at this stage. DDB:pg PMID:18366659 PMID:1879341 pseudoplasmodium PMID:18366659 Structure in which stalk tube formation has progressed down the prespore zone. Basal disc formation begins at this stage, with the migration of pstA and pstB cells to the lower part of the culminant to form the basal disc. culminant pseudoplasmodium Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000010 mid culminant Structure in which stalk tube formation has progressed down the prespore zone. Basal disc formation begins at this stage, with the migration of pstA and pstB cells to the lower part of the culminant to form the basal disc. DDB:pg PMID:9799430 pseudoplasmodium PMID:18366659 Structure in which stalk tube formation has progressed down to the basal disc. The sorogen ascents up the stalk to it apical position during this stage. Terminal differentiation occurs at this stage: death of the stalk cells and encapsulation of the spores. culminant ISBN:0521583640 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy pseudoplasmodium DDANAT:0000011 Kessin book p. 201. late culminant Structure in which stalk tube formation has progressed down to the basal disc. The sorogen ascents up the stalk to it apical position during this stage. Terminal differentiation occurs at this stage: death of the stalk cells and encapsulation of the spores. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 pseudoplasmodium PMID:18366659 Dicty asexual organism which is terminally differentiated and consists of a long stalk on top of which sits the sorus that contains spores. The mature fruiting body measures between 1.5 to 3 mm in height. ISBN:0521583640 sorocarp Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000012 Synonym from Kessin book p. 12-13. fruiting body Dicty asexual organism which is terminally differentiated and consists of a long stalk on top of which sits the sorus that contains spores. The mature fruiting body measures between 1.5 to 3 mm in height. DDB:18366659 DDB:pg Macroscopic appearance of groups of chemotactic cells orienting themselves in a head to tail fashion as they are migrating in the direction of the chemotactic stimulus to form aggregates. pseudoplasmodial stream Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000013 stream Macroscopic appearance of groups of chemotactic cells orienting themselves in a head to tail fashion as they are migrating in the direction of the chemotactic stimulus to form aggregates. DDB:18366659 DDB:pg Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins, formed during late aggregation and that holds the cell mass together in the aggregate. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000014 surface sheath of the loose aggregate Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins, formed during late aggregation and that holds the cell mass together in the aggregate. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the mound. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000015 surface sheath of the mound Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the mound. DDB:pg PMID:557037 Elongated protusion of the tipped mound located on top of the cell mass that contains pstA cells flanked by pstO cells (expressing ecmA from the proximal and the distal part of its promoter, respectively). PMID:10642783 PMID:2513127 pst region of the tipped mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy apical tip of the tipped mound DDANAT:0000016 prestalk region of the tipped mound Elongated protusion of the tipped mound located on top of the cell mass that contains pstA cells flanked by pstO cells (expressing ecmA from the proximal and the distal part of its promoter, respectively). DDB:pg Region of the tipped mound mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. psp region of the tipped mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000017 prespore region of the tipped mound Region of the tipped mound mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. DDB:pg Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the tipped mound. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000018 surface sheath of the tipped mound Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the tipped mound. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Elongated protrusion of the standing slug located on top of the cell mass that contains pstA cells flanked by pstO cells (expressing ecmA from the proximal and the distal part of its promoter, respectively). PMID:10642783 PMID:2513127 pst region of the standing slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000019 prestalk region of the standing slug Elongated protrusion of the standing slug located on top of the cell mass that contains pstA cells flanked by pstO cells (expressing ecmA from the proximal and the distal part of its promoter, respectively). DDB:pg Part of the prestalk region of the standing slug that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip of the standing slug DDANAT:0000020 tip-organizer of the standing slug Part of the prestalk region of the standing slug that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. DDB:pg Most apical region of the prestalk zone of the standing slug characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). ISBN:0521583640 pstA region of the standing slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000021 See p. 146 Kessin book. prestalk A region of the standing slug Most apical region of the prestalk zone of the standing slug characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone of the standing slug located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). ISBN:0521583640 pstO region of the standing slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000022 See p. 146 Kessin book. prestalk O region of the standing slug Area of the prestalk zone of the standing slug located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the standing slug that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. ISBN:0521583640 prestalk AB region of the standing slug pstAB region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000023 See p. 146 Kessin book. prestalk AB core region of the standing slug Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the standing slug that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Region of the standing slug mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. psp region of the standing slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000024 prespore region of the standing slug Region of the standing slug mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. DDB:pg Region of the standing slug in contact with the substratum and composed of prestalk B cells. base of the standing slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000025 basal region of the standing slug Region of the standing slug in contact with the substratum and composed of prestalk B cells. DDB:pg Outer-most cell layer surrounding the standing slug. The peripheral layer is composed of electron-dense cells that are connected to each other, forming a coherent tissue. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000026 Characterisation of an epithelium-like layer of cells in the multicellular Dictyostelium discoideum slug. M Fuchs, MK Jones, KL Williams - Journal of Cell Science, 1993. ISSN:0021-9533. not indexed in PubMed. peripheral layer of the standing slug Outer-most cell layer surrounding the standing slug. The peripheral layer is composed of electron-dense cells that are connected to each other, forming a coherent tissue. DDB:pg ISSN:0021-9533 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the standing slug. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000027 surface sheath of the standing slug Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the standing slug. DDB:pg PMID:557037 The prestalk region of the migratory slug is located at the anterior of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. pst region of the migratory slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy anterior region of the migratory slug DDANAT:0000028 prestalk region of the migratory slug The prestalk region of the migratory slug is located at the anterior of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. DDB:pg Part of the prestalk region of the migratory slug that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. The tip guides the movement of the organism during migration. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip of the migratory slug DDANAT:0000029 tip-organizer of the migratory slug Part of the prestalk region of the migratory slug that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. The tip guides the movement of the organism during migration. DDB:pg PMID:18366659 PMID:987586 Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug and characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). ISBN:0521583640 PMID:10611970 prestalk AO region of the migratory slug pstA region of the migratory slug pstAO region of the migratory slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000030 Synonym from Kessin book p. 175. prestalk A region of the migratory slug Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug and characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). ISBN:0521583640 pstO region of the migratory slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000031 See p. 146 Kessin book. prestalk O region of the migratory slug Area of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. ISBN:0521583640 PMID:8223266 prestalk AB region of the migratory slug pstAB region of the migratory slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000032 See Kessin book p. 146. prestalk AB core region of the migratory slug Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the migratory slug that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Region of the migratory slug composed mostly of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. psp region of the migratory slug Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000033 prespore region of the migratory slug Region of the migratory slug composed mostly of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. DDB:pg Region located at the very posterior of the migratory slug that contains pstB cells (rearguard cells). These cells form the basal disc in the mature fruiting body. rearguard region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000034 posterior region of the migratory slug Region located at the very posterior of the migratory slug that contains pstB cells (rearguard cells). These cells form the basal disc in the mature fruiting body. DDB:pg Outer-most cell layer surrounding the migratory slug. The peripheral layer is composed of electron-dense cells that are connected to each other, forming a coherent tissue. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000035 Characterisation of an epithelium-like layer of cells in the multicellular Dictyostelium discoideum slug. M Fuchs, MK Jones, KL Williams - Journal of Cell Science, 1993. ISSN:0021-9533. not indexed in PubMed. peripheral layer of the migratory slug Outer-most cell layer surrounding the migratory slug. The peripheral layer is composed of electron-dense cells that are connected to each other, forming a coherent tissue. DDB:pg ISSN:0021-9533 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the migratory slug. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000036 surface sheath of the migratory slug Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the migratory slug. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 The prestalk region of the early culminant is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. pst region of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000037 prestalk region of the early culminant The prestalk region of the early culminant is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. DDB:pg Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the early culminant characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). pstA region of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000038 prestalk A region of the early culminant Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the early culminant characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone of the early culminant located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). pstO region of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000039 prestalk O region of the early culminant Area of the prestalk zone of the early culminant located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the early culminant that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. prestalk AB region of the early culminant pstAB region of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000040 prestalk AB core region of the early culminant Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the early culminant that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Region of the early culminant mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. psp region of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000041 prespore region of the early culminant Region of the early culminant mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. DDB:pg Region of the prespore zone of the early culminant that borders the prestalk region. This region gives rise to the upper cup of the fruiting body. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy prespore/anterior region of the early culminant DDANAT:0000042 upper cup region of the early culminant Region of the prespore zone of the early culminant that borders the prestalk region. This region gives rise to the upper cup of the fruiting body. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 PMID:8016318 Open, cylindrical tube of the early culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. sorophore sheath Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000043 stalk tube of the early culminant Open, cylindrical tube of the early culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. DDB:pg ISBN:0521583640 PMID:11130075 PMID:9799430 Region of the prespore zone of the early culminant that borders the base. This region gives rise to the lower cup of the fruiting body. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000044 prespore/base region of the early culminant Region of the prespore zone of the early culminant that borders the base. This region gives rise to the lower cup of the fruiting body. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 Region of the early culminant located at the closest to the substratum composed of pstB cells that originated from rearguard cells. PMID:10611970 base of the early culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000045 basal region of the early culminant Region of the early culminant located at the closest to the substratum composed of pstB cells that originated from rearguard cells. DDB:pg Layer surrounding the mexican hat and composed of an electron-dense cell type. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000046 Kessin book p. 195. peripheral layer of the early culminant Layer surrounding the mexican hat and composed of an electron-dense cell type. DDB:pg ISBN:0521583640 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the early culminant. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy extracellular matrix (ECM) DDANAT:0000047 surface sheath of the early culminant Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins that holds the cell mass together in the early culminant. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 The prestalk region of the mid culminant is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. pst region of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000048 prestalk region of the mid culminant The prestalk region of the mid culminant is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. DDB:pg Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). PMID:2513127 pstA region of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000049 prestalk A region of the mid culminant Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). pstO region of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000050 prestalk O region of the mid culminant Area of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant located posterior to the prestalk A region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. prestalk AB region of the mid culminant pstAB region of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000051 prestalk AB core region of the mid culminant Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the mid culminant that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Tubular structure of the mid culminant that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. ISBN:0521583640 sorophore of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000052 Synonym from Kessin book p. 12-13; Kessin book p. 193. stalk of the mid culminant Tubular structure of the mid culminant that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. DDB:pg Open, cylindrical tube of the mid culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. sorophore sheath Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000053 stalk tube of the mid culminant Open, cylindrical tube of the mid culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. DDB:pg ISBN:0521583640 PMID:11130075 PMID:9799430 Region of the mid culminant mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. psp region of the mid culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000054 prespore region of the mid culminant Region of the mid culminant mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. DDB:pg Region of the prespore zone of the mid culminant that borders the prestalk region. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy prespore/anterior region of the mid culminant DDANAT:0000055 upper cup region of the mid culminant Region of the prespore zone of the mid culminant that borders the prestalk region. DDB:pg PMID:8016318 Region of the prespore zone of the mid culminant that borders the base. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000056 prespore/base region of the mid culminant Region of the prespore zone of the mid culminant that borders the base. DDB:pg Region located of the mid culminant located closest to the substratum and composed of pst cells (rearguard cells). PMID:10611970 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000057 basal disc of the mid culminant Region located of the mid culminant located closest to the substratum and composed of pst cells (rearguard cells). DDB:pg PMID:8631253 Layer surrounding the mid culminant and composed of an electron-dense cell type. ISBN:0521583640 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000058 Kessin book p. 195. peripheral layer of the mid culminant Layer surrounding the mid culminant and composed of an electron-dense cell type. DDB:pg Tubular structure of the late culminant that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. ISBN:0521583640 sorophore of the late culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000059 Synonym from Kessin book p. 12-13, Kessin book p. 193. stalk of the late culminant Tubular structure of the late culminant that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. DDB:pg Open, cylindrical tube of the late culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. sorophore sheath Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000060 stalk tube of the late culminant Open, cylindrical tube of the late culminant composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. DDB:pg ISBN:0521583640 PMID:11130075 PMID:9799430 Ovoid structure of the late culminant supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. spore head of the late culminant Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000061 sorus of the late culminant Ovoid structure of the late culminant supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. DDB:pg ISBN:0198529171 Most apical structure of the late culminant. Composed of cells that express the prestalk markers ecmA, ecmB and staB. ISBN:0521583640 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000062 Kessin book p. 193. apical disc of the late culminant Most apical structure of the late culminant. Composed of cells that express the prestalk markers ecmA, ecmB and staB. DDB:pg PMID:9203345 Region of the late culminant located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. PMID:1879341 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000063 upper cup of the late culminant Region of the late culminant located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 PMID:7128927 Region of the sorus of the late culminant located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000064 lower cup of the late culminant Region of the sorus of the late culminant located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 PMID:7128927 Conical-shaped structure of the late culminant that anchors the stalk to the substratum. Composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000065 basal disc of the late culminant Conical-shaped structure of the late culminant that anchors the stalk to the substratum. Composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:8631253 Central portion of the basal disc of the late culminant. Composed of stalk cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000066 inner basal disc of the late culminant Central portion of the basal disc of the late culminant. Composed of stalk cells. DDB:pg Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc of the late culminant. Composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000067 outer basal disc of the late culminant Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc of the late culminant. Composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Tubular structure of the fruiting body that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. The stalk of the mature fruiting body is usually 5-15 microns in diameter and between 1.5 to 3 cm in height. sorophore of the fruiting body Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000068 stalk of the fruiting body Tubular structure of the fruiting body that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. The stalk of the mature fruiting body is usually 5-15 microns in diameter and between 1.5 to 3 cm in height. DDB:pg PMID:565220 Open, cylindrical tube of the fruiting body composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. sorophore sheath Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000069 stalk tube of the fruiting body Open, cylindrical tube of the fruiting body composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. DDB:pg PMID:11130075 Structure of the fruiting body supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. The sorus is 125-300 microns in diameter, lemon-shaped, and grayish white to pale yellow in color. spore head of the fruiting body Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000070 sorus of the fruiting body Structure of the fruiting body supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. The sorus is 125-300 microns in diameter, lemon-shaped, and grayish white to pale yellow in color. DDB:pg Region of the fruiting body located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy upper cup of the fruiting body DDANAT:0000071 apical disc of the fruiting body Region of the fruiting body located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 PMID:7128927 Region of the fruiting body located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000072 lower cup of the fruiting body Region of the fruiting body located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:1879341 PMID:7128927 PMID:8631253 Conical-shaped structure of the fruiting body that anchors the stalk to the substratum, around 150 to 400 microns in diameter. Composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000073 basal disc of the fruiting body Conical-shaped structure of the fruiting body that anchors the stalk to the substratum, around 150 to 400 microns in diameter. Composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg PMID:8631253 Central portion of the basal disc of the fruiting body composed of stalk cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000074 inner basal disc of the fruiting body Central portion of the basal disc of the fruiting body composed of stalk cells. DDB:pg Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc of the fruiting body composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000075 outer basal disc of the fruiting body Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc of the fruiting body composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Acellular material from the surface sheath left behind the migratory slug as it moves. Can be up to 2-3 cm in length. slime track Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000076 slime trail Acellular material from the surface sheath left behind the migratory slug as it moves. Can be up to 2-3 cm in length. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. Covers the basal disc of the mid culminant. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000077 surface sheath of the mid culminant Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. Covers the basal disc of the mid culminant. DDB:pg PMID:557037 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. In the late culminant, covers only the basal disc. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000078 surface sheath of the late culminant Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. In the late culminant, covers only the basal disc. DDB:pg PMID:557037 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. In the fruiting body, covers only the basal disc. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000079 surface sheath of the fruiting body Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins. In the fruiting body, covers only the basal disc. DDB:pg PMID:557037 Part of the prestalk region of the tipped mound that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip of the tipped mound DDANAT:0000080 tip-organizer of the tipped mound Part of the prestalk region of the tipped mound that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. DDB:pg true true Cell that is an individual member of the species Dictyostelium discoideum. CARO:0000064 D. discoideum single cell organism Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000083 Dictyostelium discoideum single cell organism Cell that is an individual member of the species Dictyostelium discoideum. CARO:MAH DDB:PG Unicellular diploid organism resulting from the fusion of two cells of opposite mating types. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000084 macrocyst Unicellular diploid organism resulting from the fusion of two cells of opposite mating types. DDB:pg PMID:16592095 true Region mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. psp region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000086 prespore region Region mostly composed of prespore cells. In addition to prespore cells, the prespore region contains anterior-like cells (ALC) that express ecmA and/or ecmB. The prespore region occupies about three quarters of the organism. DDB:pg The prestalk region is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. pst region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000087 prestalk region The prestalk region is located at the most apical part of the organism. It consists of about one quarter of the cells. DDB:pg Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). pstA region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000088 prestalk A region Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Conical-shaped structure that anchors the stalk to the substratum. Composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000089 basal disc Conical-shaped structure that anchors the stalk to the substratum. Composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Layer surrounding the pseudoplasmodium and composed of an electron-dense cell type. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000090 peripheral layer Layer surrounding the pseudoplasmodium and composed of an electron-dense cell type. DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. prestalk AB region pstAB region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000091 prestalk AB core region Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). pstO region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000092 prestalk O region Area of the prestalk zone located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Tubular structure that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. sorophore Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000093 stalk Tubular structure that consists of cellulose-covered cells stacked on top of each other and surrounded by an acellular stalk tube composed of cellulose and glycoprotein. DDB:pg Ovoid structure supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. spore head Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000094 sorus Ovoid structure supported by the stalk and that contains the spores. DDB:pg Electron-dense cell connected to neighboring peripheral layer cells thus forming a coherent tissue around the multicellular organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000095 Characterisation of an epithelium-like layer of cells in the multicellular Dictyostelium discoideum slug. M Fuchs, MK Jones, KL Williams - Journal of Cell Science, 1993. ISSN:0021-9533. not indexed in PubMed. peripheral layer cell Electron-dense cell connected to neighboring peripheral layer cells thus forming a coherent tissue around the multicellular organism. DDB:pg ISSN:0021-9533 Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins, formed during late aggregation and that holds the cell mass together throuhout development. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000096 surface sheath Acellular material composed of polysaccharides and proteins, formed during late aggregation and that holds the cell mass together throuhout development. DDB:pg Open, cylindrical tube that appears during culmination. The stalk tube is composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000097 stalk tube Open, cylindrical tube that appears during culmination. The stalk tube is composed of cellulose and glycoprotein and surrounded by a ring of actin in which stalk cells accumulate. DDB:pg ISBN:0521583640 PMID:11130075 PMID:9799430 Central portion of the basal disc. Composed of stalk cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000098 inner basal disc Central portion of the basal disc. Composed of stalk cells. DDB:pg Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000099 outer basal disc Ring of cells at the periphery of the basal disc composed of pstB cells (rearguard cells) and other anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). pstA region of the tipped mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000100 prestalk A region of the tipped mound Anterior-most region of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound characterized by high expression of the ecmA gene directed by the proximal part of its promoter (ecmA promoter). DDB:pg Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. prestalk AB region of the tipped mound pstAB region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000101 prestalk AB core region of the tipped mound Cone-shaped area of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound that occupies a core among the pstA region. Cells of the pstAB region express both the ecmA and ecmB genes. DDB:pg Area of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). pstO region of the tipped mound Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000102 prestalk O region of the tipped mound Area of the prestalk zone of the tipped mound located posterior to the pstA region and characterized by low expression of the ecmA gene directed by the distal part of its promoter (ecmO promoter). DDB:pg Part of the prestalk region that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip DDANAT:0000103 tip-organizer Part of the prestalk region that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. DDB:pg Part of the prestalk region of the early culminant that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip of the early culminant DDANAT:0000104 tip-organizer of the early culminant Part of the prestalk region of the early culminant that acts as an organizer, that is, a signalling center that directs the morphological characteristics of the entire organism. DDB:pg Region located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000105 lower cup Region located at the base of the sorus and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Most apical structure of the organism. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000106 apical disc Most apical structure of the organism. DDB:pg Region located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000107 upper cup Region located above the spore mass and composed of anterior-like cells. DDB:pg Region located at the very posterior of the organism that contains pstB cells (rearguard cells). These cells form the basal disc in the mature fruiting body. rearguard region Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000108 posterior region Region located at the very posterior of the organism that contains pstB cells (rearguard cells). These cells form the basal disc in the mature fruiting body. DDB:pg Apical region of the mound where cAMP signals originate that trigger positive chemotaxis from pstA and pstO cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000109 apex of the mound Apical region of the mound where cAMP signals originate that trigger positive chemotaxis from pstA and pstO cells. DDB:pg Region of the early pseudoplasmodium located at the closest to the substratum composed of pstB cells. base Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000110 basal region Region of the early pseudoplasmodium located at the closest to the substratum composed of pstB cells. DDB:pg Apical region of the early plasmodium where cAMP signals originate that trigger positive chemotaxis from pstA and pstO cells. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy tip DDANAT:0000111 apex Apical region of the early plasmodium where cAMP signals originate that trigger positive chemotaxis from pstA and pstO cells. DDB:pg A tri-layer protective wall around each spore, consisting of secreted proteins, a polysaccharide, and cellulose produced on the cell surface. pfey 2020-07-01T16:29:15Z Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy spore wall DDANAT:0000112 spore coat A tri-layer protective wall around each spore, consisting of secreted proteins, a polysaccharide, and cellulose produced on the cell surface. DDB:pf PMID:12503851 PMID:2096020 Anatomical structure that has as its parts a maximally connected cell compartment surrounded by a plasma membrane. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000401 cell Anatomical structure that has as its parts a maximally connected cell compartment surrounded by a plasma membrane. CARO:MAH Starved cell that secretes and responds to chemoattractants (cAMP). amoebae Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000402 chemotactic amoeboid cell Starved cell that secretes and responds to chemoattractants (cAMP). DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Differentiating cell composing the aggregate that has acquired adhesive properties. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000403 aggregate cell Differentiating cell composing the aggregate that has acquired adhesive properties. DDB:pg Cell that has properties of anterior cells (for e.g., accumulate vital dyes in autophagic vesicles) but that is are scattered throughout the rear of the slug. Some but not all these cells express the ecmA gene and/or the ecmB gene. ALCs maintain an amoeboid appearance during culmination. ALCs that express the ecmO promoter have been called pstO/ALC. ALC Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000404 anterior like cell Cell that has properties of anterior cells (for e.g., accumulate vital dyes in autophagic vesicles) but that is are scattered throughout the rear of the slug. Some but not all these cells express the ecmA gene and/or the ecmB gene. ALCs maintain an amoeboid appearance during culmination. ALCs that express the ecmO promoter have been called pstO/ALC. DDB:pg Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a spore. Characterized by the presence of prespore vesicles (PV). psp cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000405 prespore cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a spore. Characterized by the presence of prespore vesicles (PV). DDB:pg PMID:4330277 Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell and characterized by the ability to update vital dyes. Represents about one-quarter of the cells. During development, prestalk cells are located in the anterior portion of the organism. anterior cell pst cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000406 prestalk cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell and characterized by the ability to update vital dyes. Represents about one-quarter of the cells. During development, prestalk cells are located in the anterior portion of the organism. DDB:pg PMID:4330277 Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstO cells express ecmA at a very low level and are located at the posterior half of the prestalk zone. Expresses ecmA from the distal region of its promoter (ecmO). Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy prestalk O cell DDANAT:0000407 pstO cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstO cells express ecmA at a very low level and are located at the posterior half of the prestalk zone. Expresses ecmA from the distal region of its promoter (ecmO). DDB:pg Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstA cells express the ecmA marker from a promoter region that is proximal to the ATG (ecmAO promoter). They are located at the anterior-most region of the slug. During culmination pstA cells differentiate into pstAB cells. prestalk A cell pstAO cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000408 pstA cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstA cells express the ecmA marker from a promoter region that is proximal to the ATG (ecmAO promoter). They are located at the anterior-most region of the slug. During culmination pstA cells differentiate into pstAB cells. DDB:pg Cell expressing ecmB but not ecmA. Rearguard cells are located at the very rear of the slug (rearguard region). These cells form the outer basal disc of the fruiting body. If a migratory slug is formed, these cells are left behind. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy prestalk B cell pstB cell DDANAT:0000409 rearguard cell Cell expressing ecmB but not ecmA. Rearguard cells are located at the very rear of the slug (rearguard region). These cells form the outer basal disc of the fruiting body. If a migratory slug is formed, these cells are left behind. DDB:pg PMID:8631253 Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstAB cells express both ecmA and ecmB either simultaneously or sequentially. During culmination pstA differentiate into pstAB cells. prestalk AB cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000410 pstAB cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstAB cells express both ecmA and ecmB either simultaneously or sequentially. During culmination pstA differentiate into pstAB cells. DDB:pg Anterior-like cell expressing both ecmA and ecmB. prestalk AB/anterior like cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000411 pstAB/ALC Anterior-like cell expressing both ecmA and ecmB. DDB:pg Anterior-like cell that expresses the ecmO promoter and that can move to the position normally occupied by the pstO cells. prestalk O/anterior like cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000412 pstO/ALC Anterior-like cell that expresses the ecmO promoter and that can move to the position normally occupied by the pstO cells. DDB:pg PMID:8205618 Cell of polyhedric shape filling the stalk tube. Stack cells are large (around 8 microns in diameter), highly vacuolated, and are surrounded by cell wall composed of cellulose. Stalk cells die upon terminal differentiation. Their role is to provide structural support for the fruiting body. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000413 stalk cell Cell of polyhedric shape filling the stalk tube. Stack cells are large (around 8 microns in diameter), highly vacuolated, and are surrounded by cell wall composed of cellulose. Stalk cells die upon terminal differentiation. Their role is to provide structural support for the fruiting body. DDB:pg Dormant cell protected by a tri-layer spore coat. The spore has an elliptical shape and is approximately 6-9 microns by 3 microns. spore cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000414 spore Dormant cell protected by a tri-layer spore coat. The spore has an elliptical shape and is approximately 6-9 microns by 3 microns. DDB:pg PMID:4338436 Cell type formed in the presence of toxins. The membrane of the aspidocyte is highly resistant to detergents. Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000415 aspidocyte Cell type formed in the presence of toxins. The membrane of the aspidocyte is highly resistant to detergents. DDB:pg PMID:17259634 Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstB cells express the ecmB marker and form the outer basal disc in the fruiting body. prestalk B cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000417 pstB cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstB cells express the ecmB marker and form the outer basal disc in the fruiting body. DDB:pg PMID:8631253 PMID:8631254 Cell present in multicellular organism that has a high ability to engulf bacteria and toxin and is presumed to have a detoxification and immune-like role. S cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0000418 sentinel cell Cell present in multicellular organism that has a high ability to engulf bacteria and toxin and is presumed to have a detoxification and immune-like role. DDB:pf PMID:17673666 Anterior-like cell that expresses the rtaA promoter but not ecmA, ecmB or the ecmO promoter. pfey 2013-01-15T14:53:33Z prestalk U/anterior like cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0001000 pstU/ALC Anterior-like cell that expresses the rtaA promoter but not ecmA, ecmB or the ecmO promoter. DDB:pf PMID:20080085 Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstU cells express the rtaA marker and preferentially populate the upper cup region during culmination. pfey 2013-01-15T15:06:40Z prestalk U cell Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0001001 pstU cell Cell that is undergoing differentiation to become a stalk cell. pstU cells express the rtaA marker and preferentially populate the upper cup region during culmination. DDB:pf PMID:20080085 Material anatomical entity that has inherent 3D shape and is generated by coordinated expression of the Dictyostelium discoideum genome. DDANAT:0000001 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0010001 Dictyostelium discoideum anatomical structure Material anatomical entity that has inherent 3D shape and is generated by coordinated expression of the Dictyostelium discoideum genome. CARO:MAH Anatomical structure that consists of cell parts and cell substances and together does not constitute a cell or a tissue. DDANAT:0000081 CARO:0000040 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0010081 acellular anatomical structure Anatomical structure that consists of cell parts and cell substances and together does not constitute a cell or a tissue. CARO:MAH Anatomical structure that is an individual member of the Dictyostelium discoideum species and consists of more than one cell. DDANAT:0000082 CARO:0000012 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0010082 whole organism Anatomical structure that is an individual member of the Dictyostelium discoideum species and consists of more than one cell. CARO:MAH Anatomical structure which is a primary subdivision of whole Dictyostelium organism. The mereological sum of these is the whole organism. DDANAT:0000085 CARO:0000032 Dictyostelium_discoideum_anatomy DDANAT:0010085 subdivision Anatomical structure which is a primary subdivision of whole Dictyostelium organism. The mereological sum of these is the whole organism. DDB:pg