Is an ortholog of human DGCR8 (DGCR8 microprocessor complex subunit). Is predicted to contribute to ribonuclease III activity. Is involved in several processes, including primary miRNA processing\; regulation of development, heterochronic\; and regulation of epidermal cell differentiation. Is expressed in the head\; the hypodermis\; the intestine\; the marginal cell\; and the pharyngeal muscle cell. Is used to study chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, distal. Human ortholog(s) of this gene are implicated in velocardiofacial syndrome.