Term Name: | endonuclear canal |
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Definition: | A membrane-bound structure present in the nucleus of a spermatozoon. There is variation in the number of endonuclear canals between sperm of different organisms, and some species lack these structures altogether. The endonuclear canal may provide a supporting role for the sperm nucleus, and originates during spermiogenesis from an invagination of the nuclear envelope. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035843] QuickGO AmiGO |