Bicaudate

/baɪˈkɔːdeɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having two tails or tail-like processes; similar to bicaudal but using the -ate suffix.

Etymology

From bi- (two) + caudate (having a tail, from Latin cauda). The -ate suffix variant is common in scientific anatomical descriptions.

Kelly Says

Sperm cells and certain parasites are bicaudate creatures—instead of one whip-like tail, they have two flagella that beat in coordinated patterns to push them forward!

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