# C. elegans Development Vocabulary (WB-LS)

> A structured controlled vocabulary of the development of Caenorhabditis elegans.

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/827df187fa6d41f5b08631213d120c9c
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OBO
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/WB-LS
- Contact: Worm_development Administrators (wchen@its.caltech.edu)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | WB-LS |
| Description | A structured controlled vocabulary of the development of Caenorhabditis elegans. |
| Format | OBO |
| Categories | Development, Animal Development |
| Groups | OBO Foundry |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 752 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 3 |
| Max Depth | 6 |
| Max Child Count | 9 |
| Average Child Count | 2 |
| Classes With One Child | 5 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 7 |

## Projects using WB-LS

No projects using WB-LS

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/827df187fa6d41f5b08631213d120c9c