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Fig. 12: linker plate connecting basal bodies of cirrus

The proximal ends of the basal bodies of a cirrus are embedded in a perforated plate of electron opaque material (arrows). Microtubules arise from this opaque material. A secondary fretwork of connections (arrowheads) binds the basal bodies midway along their length. ves, vesicles. EM taken on 7/24/67 by R. Allen with Philips 200 TEM. Neg. 12,400X. Bar = 0.5µm.
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