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GO: Cellular Component

pellicular membrane

Term ID
GO:0120267
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. (4)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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