Term Name: pellicle
Synonyms:
Definition: The structure enclosing certain parasite cells such as certain apicomplexa and Euglenozoa; consists of the cell membrane with its associated infrastructure of microtubules, microfilaments and other organelles.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0020039]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: inner membrane pellicle complex pellicular membrane subpellicular network
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure