biflagellate

[ bahy-flaj-uh-leyt, -lit ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having two flagella.

biflagellate

/ -lɪt; baɪˈflædʒɪˌleɪt /

adjective

1. biology having two flagella

   biflagellate protozoans

Word History and Origins

Origin of biflagellate¹

First recorded in 1855–60; bi- ¹ + flagellate

Example Sentences

Breaking up of the cell-contents into minute biflagellate swarm-spores, which escape, and whose history is not further known.

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