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GO: Cellular Component

virus tail, sheath

Term ID
GO:0098027
Synonyms
  • bacteriophage tail sheath
Definition
The external contractile envelope of the tail of some viruses. Its contraction ensures ejection of the virus DNA into the host cytoplasm.
References
  • VZ:3959
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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