Ectoplasm (cell biology)
Ectoplasm (also exoplasm) is the non-
actin filaments frequently occur in the ectoplasm, which form an elastic support for the cell membrane.[2]It contains actin and myosin microfilaments. Amoebae form an outer zone of cytoplasm, known as ectoplasm, where actin and myosin association help move it forward.[3]
The term comes from the Ancient Greek words ἐκτός ektos, "outside" and πλάσμα plasma, "anything formed."
See also
References
- ^ "Paramecium Coloring". www.biologycorner.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- Saunders.
- ISBN 978-0-12-813712-3.
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