| Term Name: | pellicular membrane |
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| Synonyms: | pellicle membrane, pellicular plasma membrane |
| Definition: | The portion of the plasma membrane surrounding the pellicle, a structure enclosing some parasite cells such as certain apicomplexa and Euglenozoa. These membranes are associated with an infrastructure of microtubules, microfilaments, and other organelles. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0120267] QuickGO AmiGO |