flagella

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Definitions

n.

Plural of flagellum; whip-like appendages used for locomotion in bacteria, sperm cells, and some protozoa.

鞭毛(flagellum的复数)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
flagellroot
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asuffix
=flagella

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Bacteria move through water using thin thread-like flagella.

  • 2.

    The organism's flagella enable rapid movement through its environment.

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