amphitrichous
|am-phi-trich-ous|
C2
/æmˈfɪtrɪkəs/
flagella at both ends
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphitrichous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphitrix,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'thrix' meant 'hair.'
Historical Evolution
'amphitrix' transformed into the modern English word 'amphitrichous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having hair on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having flagella at both ends of a cell.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having flagella at both ends of a cell.
The bacterium is amphitrichous, allowing it to move efficiently in liquid environments.
Synonyms
bipolar flagellation
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 05:21