A cytoskeleton-like structure, originating from the basal body at the proximal end of a cilium, and extending proximally toward the cell nucleus. Rootlets are typically 80-100 nm in diameter and contain cross striae distributed at regular intervals of approximately 55-70 nm. [GOC:cilia, PMID:12427867]
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C5: Ontology GO: Gene Ontology GO:CC: GO Cellular Component
