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flagellum

flagellum

Long whiplike cellular appendage used by many cells and microorganisms for movement.

All languages

English
flagellum
Norwegian
flagell
Japanese
鞭毛 — べんもう — benmō
Korean
편모 — pyeonmo
Spanish
flagelo
French
flagelle
German
Geißel

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