OBO ID: GO:0097227
Term Name: sperm annulus Search Ontology:
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Definition: The ring-like, filamentous structure located at the distal end of the midpiece of the sperm flagellum; the annulus is thought to form a diffusion barrier between the midpiece and the principal piece and serve as a stabilizing structure for tail rigidity.
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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