noun🔗ShareFlagelleIn protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding."The tiny protist used its flagella to swim quickly across the microscope slide. "Le minuscule protiste utilisait son flagelle pour nager rapidement sur la lame du microscope.organismbiologymicroorganismanatomyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlagelleIn bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion."Some bacteria use their flagella like tiny propellers to swim and find food. "Certaines bactéries utilisent leurs flagelles comme de minuscules hélices pour nager et trouver de la nourriture.organismbiologyanatomymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFouetA whip"The bacteria had tiny flagella, whipping them through the nutrient solution. "Les bactéries avaient de minuscules flagelles, les fouettant à travers la solution nutritive.biologyanatomymicroorganismorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
