Difference between cilia and flagella.

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Yogita Ingle 6 years, 10 months ago
Cilia
Flagella
The number of cilia is comparatively more (typically ranges in the thousands)
The number of flagella is comparatively less (usually ranges from 1 to 8)
Cilia is usually shorter in length
Flagella is comparatively longer in length
Beating pattern of Cilia is very complicated – Can move in wide range of motions
Beating pattern of Flagella involves circular, wave like or propeller-like motion
Found in Eukaryotic cells
Found in prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells
Cilia are of two types: Non motile cilia and Motile cilia
Flagella are of three type: Bacterial flagella, Archaeal flagella and Eukaryotic flagella
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