noun Download 🔗Share In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding. Examples : "A euglena uses its flagellum to propel itself through the water, searching for sunlight. " organism biology microorganism anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion. Examples : "The bacterium used its flagellum to swim quickly towards the food source. " organism biology microorganism anatomy function part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A whip Examples : "The flagellum of the tiny, fast-moving bacteria whipped through the water. " biology anatomy microorganism part organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading