<biology> Striated contractile structure attached to the basal region of the cilium in a variety of ciliates and flagellates. May regulate the flagellar beat pattern and is sensitive to calcium concentration. Composed of a 20 kD protein rather similar to spasmin. ... (23 Aug 1998) ...
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Striated contractile structure attached to the basal region of the cilium in a variety of ciliates and flagellates. May regulate the flagellar beat pattern, and is sensitive to calcium concentration. Composed of a 20 kD protein rather similar to spasmin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′zō-plast Definitions: 1. A fine connection between the flagellum or blepharoplast and the nucleus of a protozoan.
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