the pellicle is found supporting the cell membrane within a protozoan.
where is the pellicle found within a protozoan?
supporting the cell membrane
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pellicle may refer to:









































bullet::::- pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa









































bullet::::- pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems









































bullet::::- pellicle (dental), the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes









































bullet::::- pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication. the pellicle protects the photomask from damage and dirt









































bullet::::- pellicle, the growth on the surface of a liquid culture, as in scoby
pellicle
unlike plants, fungi and most types of algae, protozoans do not typically have a rigid cell wall, but are usually enveloped by elastic structures of membranes that permit movement of the cell. in some protozoans, such as the ciliates and euglenozoans, the cell is supported by a composite membranous envelope called the "pellicle". the pellicle gives some shape to the cell, especially during locomotion. pellicles of protozoan organisms vary from flexible and elastic to fairly rigid. in ciliates and apicomplexa, the pellicle is supported by closely packed vesicles called alveoli. in euglenids, it is formed from protein strips arranged spirally along the length of the body. familiar examples of protists with a pellicle are the euglenoids and the ciliate "paramecium". in some protozoa, the pellicle hosts epibiotic bacteria that adhere to the surface by their fimbriae (attachment pili).
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