flagellated
adjective
flag·el·lat·ed
ˈfla-jə-ˌlā-təd 
: having flagella : flagellate entry 2 sense 1a
In most flagellated cells, the flagellum extends from the basal body to the exterior; however, one or more flagella may loop back in a complete reversal of their original direction.—
Burton J. Bogitsh et al.
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“Flagellated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagellated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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