Term Name: | magnetosome assembly |
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Synonyms: | magnetosome formation |
Definition: | The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a magnetosome. Magnetosomes are specialized organelles for magnetic navigation that comprise membrane-enveloped, nano-sized crystals of a magnetic iron mineral; they are formed by a diverse group of magnetotactic bacteria (MTB). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0140923] QuickGO AmiGO |