Term Name: mononeme
Synonyms:
Definition: A secretory organelle that forms part of the apical complex; a small, threadlike structure located is close proximity to the subpellicular microtubules. Its contents include a rhomboid protease (PfROM1 in Plasmodium falciparum) that moves from the lateral asymmetric localization to the merozoite apical pole and the posterior pole upon release of merozoites from schizonts.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0070074]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: apical complex
is a type of: intracellular membrane-bounded organelle