Microorganism Anatomy

noun a long, whiplike appendage that is used by many microscopic organisms for movement

• The flagellum is a whip-like structure used by some single-celled organisms for movement.
• The little creature swam around using its flagellum like a tiny oar.
• That microorganism was zooming around with its flagellum like a boss.
• His flagellum-like tongue lashed out in anger as he shouted at the referee.

noun a specialized structure found in certain ciliated protozoans, used for feeding and capturing prey

• The actinostome is a specialized mouth structure found in certain species of marine invertebrates.
• Did you know that the actinostome is like a unique mouthpart in some sea creatures?
• That sea critter has a cool actinostome thingy going on in its mouth.
• Her words were like the actinostome of the situation, drawing in all the attention and focus.