amphitrichous

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adjective

(of bacteria) Having a single flagellum on each of two opposite ends. (Only one flagellum operates at a time, allowing the bacterium to reverse course rapidly by switching which flagellum is active.)

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Meanings

adjectiveamphitrichous (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiology(of bacteria) Having a single flagellum on each of two opposite ends. (Only one flagellum operates at a time, allowing the bacterium to reverse course rapidly by switching which flagellum is active.)

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
amphitrichate

Origin

From amphi- + tricho- + -ous.

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Translations

Portuguese anfitríquio
  • anfitríquiohaving a single flagellum on each of two opposite ends
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APA

amphitrichous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amphitrichous

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Chicago

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