amphitrichous
trɪ adjective (of bacteria)
having a single flagellum at each end.
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amphitricha (æmˈfɪtrɪkə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —pl n | |
| bacteria that have flagella at both ends | |
| [C20: from | |
| am'phitrichous | |
| —adj | |
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Amphitrichous
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amphitrichate am·phit·ri·chate (ām-fĭt'rĭ-kāt', -kĭt) or am·phit·ri·chous (-kəs)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a microorganism that has a flagellum or flagella at each end.
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