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 |
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