Eflagelliferous

/ˌiːflædʒɛˈlɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

In biology, lacking flagella or whip-like structures used for movement, particularly in microscopic organisms.

Etymology

From Latin prefix e- (without) + flagellum (whip-shaped appendage) + -ferous (bearing or carrying). A technical biological term combining Latin elements to describe organisms without flagella.

Kelly Says

Bacteria and algae use flagella like tiny propellers to swim, so eflagelliferous organisms had to evolve completely different strategies to survive—some became stationary or developed other movement methods.

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