transverse flagellum

Term ID

GO:0097608

Synonyms

• transverse cilium

Definition

A motile cilium found in dinoflagellates. It coils around the cell and provides the forward thrust for motility. It is often contained in a furrow called the cingulum, and emerges from a flagellar pore located in the cingulum. (3)

References

Ontology

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