basal ring of apical complex

Term ID

GO:0020032

Synonyms

• lower polar ring of apical complex
• posterior polar ring of apical complex
• preconoidal ring of apical complex

Definition

An electron dense ring at the most posterior position of the apical complex, from which the subpellicular microtubules originate; formed during an invasive life cycle stage of an apicomplexan parasite. 16518471

References

Ontology

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