Neurogenic Placodes - Cranial Placodes Not Found in Humans

Cranial Placodes Not Found in Humans

• The profundal placode, corresponding to the ophthalmic lobe of the trigeminal complex. In Xenopus this remains partly unfused.
• In aquatic vertebrates, the lateral line placodes, which give rise to the lateral line system.
• The hypobranchial placodes, a neurogenic placode found in some amphibians of unknown function