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GO: Cellular Component

cilium

Term ID
GO:0005929
Synonyms
  • eukaryotic flagellum
  • flagellum
  • microtubule-based flagellum
Definition
A specialized eukaryotic organelle that consists of a filiform extrusion of the cell surface and of some cytoplasmic parts. Each cilium is largely bounded by an extrusion of the cytoplasmic (plasma) membrane, and contains a regular longitudinal array of microtubules, anchored to a basal body. (4)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
has subtype
has_part
inverse has_part
inverse has_plasma_membrane_part
inverse occurs_in
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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