amphitrichous

adjective

am·​phit·​ri·​chous am-ˈfi-trə-kəs How to pronounce amphitrichous (audio)
: having flagella at both ends

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“Amphitrichous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amphitrichous. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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