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GO: Cellular Component

conoid

Term ID
GO:0020010
Synonyms
Definition
A spiral cytoskeletal structure located at the apical end of the apical complex in some apicomplexan parasites. Fibers form a left-handed spiral, and are comprised of tubulin protofilaments organized in a ribbon-like structure that differs from the conventional tubular structure characteristic of microtubules. (2)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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