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monotrichous

(mə nä′tri kəs)

adjective

having a single flagellum at one end, as some bacteria

Origin: mono- + trich(o)- + -ous

See monotrichous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having one flagellum at only one pole or end, as certain bacteria.

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