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Tiên mao (Flagellum)

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A whip-like appendage that enables microbial motility.

Flagella allow many bacteria and some eukaryotic microorganisms to move through liquid or across surfaces. Bacterial flagella rotate using proton or sodium motive force, while eukaryotic flagella bend using microtubules and motor proteins. Motility supports chemotaxis, colonization, and ecological adaptation.