| Term Name: | polar ring of apical complex |
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| Synonyms: | anterior polar ring of apical complex, upper polar ring of apical complex |
| Definition: | An electron dense ring at the most anterior position of the apical complex, from which the conoid fibers originate; formed during an invasive life cycle stage of an apicomplexan parasite. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0020031] QuickGO AmiGO |