peritrichous /pe·rit·ri·chous/ (pĕ-rit´rĭ-kus)
1. having flagella around the entire surface; said of bacteria; sometimes used to describe the flagella themselves.
2. having flagella around the cytostome only; said of Ciliophora.
pe·rit·ri·chous (p -r t r-ks)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having cilia or other appendicular organs projecting from the periphery of a cell. 2. Peritrichal. |
peritrichous
1. having flagella around the entire surface; said of bacteria.
2. having flagella around the cytostome only; said of Ciliophora.
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