A flagellum is a long, thread-like organelle used by many microscopic organisms for locomotion and feeding.
The word flagellum has commonly been used to describe a whip. The lesser used definition is in biology which is for a long threadlike appendage that functions as an organ.
No flagella do not reproduce.
flagellum
Flagellum is a large tail-like structure found in some cells that aids in cell movement by propelling the cell through a whip-like motion.
Yes, a flagellum is generally visible with a light microscope, but its visibility can depend on the type and thickness of the flagellum, as well as the staining techniques used. In many cases, flagella are thin and may require specific staining methods or higher magnifications to be clearly observed. While light microscopy can provide a basic view, more detailed examination often requires electron microscopy to visualize the fine structure of flagella.
The noun "whip"
The singular form of the word flagella is flagellum.
No, Flagellum is singular, flagellais plural. The word flagellum is derived from Latin, meaning whip
The word flagellum has commonly been used to describe a whip. The lesser used definition is in biology which is for a long threadlike appendage that functions as an organ.
The Latin word for "whip" is flagellum.
I think you mean flagellum. They help bacteria move.
If you mean flagella, that is the plural of flagellum. A flagellum is a long tapered extension of a microorganism, like a tail, utilized for mobility somewhat similarly to the tail of a fish.
Flagellum
"Flagellum" in Latin means "whip" or "lash", and it is often used to refer to a whip-like structure that some microorganisms use for propulsion.
The flagellum was a whip used by Egyptians
Do you mean Flagellum?Here's the answer from Wikipedia...A flagellum (pronounced /fləˈdʒɛləm/, or in plural form: flagella) is a tail-like projection that protrudes from the cell body of certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and functions in locomotion.
flagellum=tails that help organism move In the reproductive system, sperm have flagellum