flagelliform (Meaning)
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flagelliform (a.)
Shaped like a whiplash; long, slender, round, flexible, and (comming) tapering.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flagelliform
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flagelliform Sentence Examples
- The bacterium possessed flagelliform appendages that enabled it to swim through the liquid medium.
- The unicellular organism exhibited a flagelliform structure, propelling it through the aquatic environment.
- The spermatozoon's flagelliform tail provided the necessary motility for reaching and penetrating the ovum.
- The parasitic protozoan displayed a whip-like flagelliform structure, aiding its movement and attachment to host cells.
- The intricate patterns of the flagelliform antennae of certain insect species facilitated their mating rituals.
- The flagelliform cilia lining the respiratory tract played a crucial role in sweeping away foreign particles and mucus.
- The tiny flagelliform structures on the surface of certain bacteria enabled their movement in response to chemical gradients.
- The flagelliform filaments of certain motile bacteria facilitated their swarming behavior, allowing them to colonize new environments.
- The flagelliform projections on the pollen grains aided in their dispersal by wind, contributing to plant reproduction.
- The remarkable flagelliform structures of certain aquatic creatures, such as jellyfish, provided them with graceful locomotion through the water.
FAQs About the word flagelliform
Shaped like a whiplash; long, slender, round, flexible, and (comming) tapering.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bacterium possessed flagelliform appendages that enabled it to swim through the liquid medium.
The unicellular organism exhibited a flagelliform structure, propelling it through the aquatic environment.
The spermatozoon's flagelliform tail provided the necessary motility for reaching and penetrating the ovum.
The parasitic protozoan displayed a whip-like flagelliform structure, aiding its movement and attachment to host cells.
