OBO ID: GO:0055040
Term Name: periplasmic flagellum Search Ontology:
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Definition: Flagellar filaments located in the periplasmic space; characterized in spirochetes, in which they are essential for shape and motility. Composed of a core surrounded by two sheath layers, the flagella rotate to allow migration of the cell through viscous media, which would not be possible using external flagella. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available