FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term external encapsulating structure ID (Ontology) GO:0030312 (Gene Ontology)
Definition A structure that lies outside the plasma membrane and surrounds the entire cell or cells. This does not include the periplasmic space.
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Genes (FBgn)  GO_CELLULAR_COMPONENT      43
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 external encapsulating structure (all annotations which use CV term, excluding "NOT" statements)      43
     is_active_in | external encapsulating structure      43
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   |__cellular anatomical structure
       |__external encapsulating structure  755 rec.
           |__cell wall
           |   |__cyst wall
           |   |__fungal-type cell wall(+)
           |   |__peptidoglycan-based cell wall(+)
           |   |__plant-type cell wall(+)
           |   |__spore wall(+)
           |__collagenous component of basement membrane 3 rec.
           |__collagenous component of interstitial matrix
           |__egg chorion 408 rec.
           |__extracellular matrix 325 rec.
           |   |__basement membrane 53 rec.
           |   |__basement membrane/interstitial matrix interface
           |   |__interstitial matrix
           |   |__specialized extracellular matrix(+) 166 rec.
           |__gel phase of basement membrane
           |__gel phase of interstitial matrix
           |__glycocalyx
           |   |__capsule
           |   |__lysosomal glycocalyx
           |   |__platelet glycocalyx
           |   |__slime layer
           |   |__sperm glycocalyx
           |   |__stereocilium coat
           |   |__vascular endothelial glycocalyx
           |__non-collagenous component of basement membrane
           |__non-collagenous component of interstitial matrix
           |__pollen wall
           |__S-layer
           |__solid phase of basement membrane 3 rec.
           |__solid phase of interstitial matrix
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Is a cellular anatomical structure
Part of cell periphery
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