motile primary cilium

id: GO:0031512
name: motile primary cilium
namespace: cellular_component
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: A primary cilium which may contain a variable array of axonemal microtubules and also contains molecular motors. Motile primary cilia display a distinct twirling motion that directs fluid flow asymmetrically across the cellular surface to affect asymmetric body plan organization.

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