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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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