Term Name:	mastigoneme
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Definition:	A hair-like structure covering the flagella found in some algae (heterokonts and cryptophytes). It is approximately 15 nm in diameter, and usually consist of a tubular shaft that itself terminates in smaller hairs. It is composed of glycoproteins and, likely, carbohydrates. Mastigonemes may assist in locomotion by increasing the surface area of a flagellum.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097741]    QuickGO    AmiGO