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"Peritrichous" Definition

adjective

Having a band of cilia around the mouth, as certain protozoans.
Having flagella uniformly distributed over the body surface, as certain bacteria.
Of or relating to peritrichs.
Having flagella uniformly distributed over the body .
Having a spiral line of modified cilia around the oral disk .

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