dinoflagellate peduncle

Term ID

GO:1990905

Synonyms

Definition

A small, flexible, finger-like projection of cytoplasm containing an array of microtubles and located near the flagellar pores in some photosynthetic as well as nonphotosynthetic dinoflagellate species. Its functions are not fully understood, but it has been associated with feeding behavior (phagotrophy). (2)

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Ontology

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