id | GO:0031514   Detailed information |
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  name | motile cilium |
  namespace | cellular_component |
  def | "A cilium which has a variable arrangement of axonemal microtubules, contains molecular motors, and beats with a characteristic whip-like pattern that promotes cell motility or transport of fluids and other cells across a cell surface. Motile cilia are typically found in multiple copies on epithelial cells that line the lumenal ducts of various tissues. Motile cilia may also function as sensory organelles." [GOC:dgh, GOC:kmv, PMID:17009929, PMID:20144998] |
  comment | Note that this term should not be confused with 'motile primary cilium ; GO:0031512': Motile cilia are distinct from motile primary cilia (GO:0031512) that are typically present during embryogenesis in a single copy per cell, affect asymmetric body plan organization, and move in a rotational manner, as opposed to a whip-like, manner. |
  synonym | "motile cilia" EXACT [GOC:curators] |
  synonym | "motile secondary cilium" RELATED [GOC:curators] |
  is_a | GO:0005929 ! cilium |
  DPGLEAN07552
  DPGLEAN09039
  DPGLEAN19216