The primitive form of the vertebrate nephron consists of a vascular filtration surface overlain with podocytes, a specialized coelomic cavity to receive the ultrafiltrate, and a tubule for modification to final urine. Although previously thought to be unique to the vertebrates, this design is now known to be widespread among invertebrates, including most of the protochordates, and especially their larvae.[well established][VHOG]

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uberon

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• metanephric nephron development

• metanephric nephron morphogenesis

• metanephric collecting duct
• metanephric S-shaped body
• metanephric glomerular capillary
• metanephric nephron epithelium