ring centriole

Term ID

GO:0061823

Synonyms

Definition

A ring-like structure observed at the base of the ciliary cap of insect spermatids. This structure may anchor the axoneme to the ciliary cap membrane and/or act as a diffusion barrier, proposed to be analogous to the annulus of mammalian sperm flagellum. (2)

References

Ontology

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