Flagellated (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The flagellated cells of certain protists have a whip-like structure that aids in movement.
- The scientist studied the flagellated bacteria under a microscope to understand their unique characteristics.
- The flagellated appendages on the microorganism allowed it to propel itself through the water.
- The researchers discovered a new species of flagellated algae in the depths of the ocean.
- The flagellated shape of the cell's extension enabled it to capture food particles from the surrounding environment.