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GO: Cellular Component

sperm head-tail coupling apparatus

Term ID
GO:0120212
Synonyms
  • head-tail coupling apparatus
  • HTCA
  • implantation fossa
  • sperm connecting piece
  • sperm neck
Definition
A centrosome-based structure consisting of two cylindrical microtubule-based centrioles and associated components which anchors the flagellum to the sperm head. (2)
References
  • MP:0009830
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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