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Motile (Adjective)

Meaning

(of spores or microorganisms) capable of movement.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Bacteria with flagella are typically motile, which allows them to move through mucosal surfaces.
  • The motile spores of certain fungi can swim through water to reach potential hosts.
  • Motile cells in the human body often contribute to the immune response by actively moving towards sites of infection.
  • The scientist studied the motile behavior of the microorganisms in their natural habitat.
  • Some types of algae are motile, using their whip-like appendages to move through the water column in search of optimal light.

Related Words

  • Motile (noun)
  • Motility (noun)
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