OBO ID: GO:0098027
Term Name: virus tail, sheath Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • bacteriophage tail sheath
Definition: The external contractile envelope of the tail of some viruses. Its contraction ensures ejection of the virus DNA into the host cytoplasm.
References:
  • VZ:3959
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available