GO Term : GO:0055039 trichocyst Gene Ontology

Description  A crystalline exocytotic organelle composed of small, acidic proteins existing primarily as disulphide-linked dimers. The trichocyst is an organelle that releases long filamentous proteins that capture predators in "nets" to slow them down when the cell is disturbed. The protein is nontoxic and shaped like a long, striated, fibrous shaft.
Namespace  cellular_component
Obsolete  false

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Trail: GOTerm

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