| id | GO:0030312 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | external encapsulating structure |
| namespace | cellular_component |
| def | "A structure that lies outside the plasma membrane and surrounds the entire cell." [GOC:go_curators] |
| subset | goslim_generic |
| subset | goslim_pir |
| subset | goslim_plant |
| subset | gosubset_prok |
| is_a | GO:0044464 ! cell part |
| relationship | part_of GO:0071944 ! cell periphery |