Definition

Describing an organism that has two whip-like structures used for movement.

Example

The biflagellate organism swam swiftly through the water.

Conversation

Did you know there are some organisms that are biflagellate?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they have two flagella to help them move around.

That sounds fascinating! I wonder how they use those flagella.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biflagellate is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "flagellum" (from Latin, meaning whip or flagellum). The word describes an organism that has two whip-like appendages for movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'flagellum' referring to a whip — this helps you remember that biflagellate refers to something with two whip-like structures.

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