Exflagellation

Translation of "exflagellation" into Russian

exflagellation

Noun

/ɛksflædʒəˈleɪʃən/

exflagellation

exflagellations pl

эксфлагелляция

Exflagellation is a process observed in certain protozoa.

Эксфлагелляция - это процесс, наблюдаемый у некоторых простейших.

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exflagellation

Noun

/ɛksflædʒəˈleɪʃən/

The process by which certain protozoan parasites, such as the malaria parasite, undergo a transformation involving the release of flagellated male gametes from a microgametocyte.

During the life cycle of the malaria parasite, exflagellation occurs in the mosquito's stomach, leading to the formation of male gametes.

The formation or emergence of flagella or of flagellated gametes or zoospores in certain cells, especially in algae or protozoa.

Environmental cues such as light and temperature can trigger exflagellation in green algae.

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