flagellum

UK /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ US /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.

2

In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.

3

A whip.

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