euglenoid movement

noun

: writhing usually nonprogressive protoplasmic movement of plastic-bodied euglenoid flagellates

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1940, in the meaning defined above

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euglenoid movement

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: wriggly movement typical of some euglenoid flagellates

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euglenoid movement

noun

: writhing usually nonprogressive protoplasmic movement of plastic-bodied euglenoid flagellates

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