noun a microorganism that lacks flagella
adjective describing an organism that does not have flagella
Aflagellate organisms refer to those that do not have flagella, such as certain types of bacteria and protozoa.
Aflagellate can be used to describe certain animal species that do not possess flagella for locomotion or sensory functions.
In microbiology, aflagellate may be used to describe bacteria or other microorganisms that lack flagella for movement.
In scientific writing, aflagellate may be used to describe certain types of organisms that lack flagella.
Biologists may use the term aflagellate to refer to organisms that do not possess flagella, which are whip-like structures used for movement.
Microbiologists may use the term aflagellate to describe certain types of bacteria or protists that do not have flagella.