monotrichous
adjective
mo·not·ri·chous
mə-ˈnä-tri-kəs 
: having a single flagellum at one pole
—used of bacteria
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“Monotrichous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/monotrichous. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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