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cilium /flagellum motility
Used for:
cilium motility
Used for:
flagellum motility
Broader Terms:
cell motility
Scope Note:
movement of cilia propels ciliates through the liquid in which they live; movement of cilia on a ciliated epithelium serves to propel a surface layer of mucus or fluid; flagella propel bacteria, flagellates and sperm.
Term Number:
0595-0521
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