amphitrichous

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Pronunciation

/æmˈfɪtrɪkɪt/

Definition

One or more flagella arranged at each pole of the cell. This term can overlap with "lophotrichous" because both terms can be applied to a cell which has multiple flagella situated at both poles of the cell.

Etymology

Greek, from thrix

amphitrichous
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014