Cilia and Flagella: Major differences
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Cilia
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Flagella
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1. They are very small sized (5-10µ
long).
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They are very longer (about 150µ long).
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2. Their number per cell range from 300
to 14000, occurring all over the cell surface.
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Number is very less, usually 1-4 per cell.
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3. They beat in a coordinated rhythm
either simultaneously (synchronous) or one after the other (metachronic).
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They beat independent of each other.
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4. They help in locomotion, feeding
circulation, aeration, etc.
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They help in locomotion only.
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