flagellate

[US]/fləˈdʒɛl.ət/
[UK]/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to whip or lash
adj.whip-like; having flagella
n.a type of protozoan with whip-like appendages

Phrases & Collocations

flagellate movement

flagellate organism

flagellate structure

flagellate protozoa

flagellate algae

flagellate cells

flagellate species

flagellate bacteria

flagellate life

flagellate characteristics

Example Sentences

some species of bacteria can flagellate to move through liquid environments.

the researchers observed how the parasites flagellate to escape predators.

flagellate movements are essential for the survival of many microorganisms.

in biology class, we learned that some algae can flagellate to swim.

flagellate organisms often inhabit aquatic environments.

scientists study how flagellate cells respond to environmental changes.

the flagellate structure helps in locomotion for many protozoa.

some flagellate species are used as model organisms in research.

understanding how to flagellate can enhance our knowledge of cellular biology.

flagellate motion is a fascinating topic in microbiology.

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