| Term Name: | transverse flagellum |
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| Synonyms: | transverse cilium |
| Definition: | A motile cilium found in dinoflagellates. It coils around the cell and provides the forward thrust for motility. It is often contained in a furrow called the cingulum, and emerges from a flagellar pore located in the cingulum. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097608] QuickGO AmiGO |