Magnetosomes

Membrane-bound prokaryotic organelles of magnetotactic bacteria that contain chains of MAGNETITE crystals which orient the bacteria to geomagnetic fields.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.430.214.190.875.450, A20.859

MeSH Unique ID: D055944

Entry Terms:

• Magnetosome

See Also:

• Magnetospirillum
• Ferrosoferric Oxide

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic Structures
Organelles
Magnetosomes

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Bacterial Structures
Magnetosomes