| Term Name: | pellicle |
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| Definition: | The structure enclosing certain parasite cells such as certain apicomplexa and Euglenozoa; consists of the cell membrane with its associated infrastructure of microtubules, microfilaments and other organelles. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0020039] QuickGO AmiGO |