Cilia+and+Flagella

=Cilia and Flagella=

Functions of Cilia

 * Cilia can aid in the flow of things down a tract, or it can trap things from getting in.
 * One type is that they pick up dust partials.
 * One type helps the sperm to swim.

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 * A flagella is how some cells and microorganisms travel.
 * Flagella simply put helps cells move forward as cilia does also.

Differences

 * Basically the only difference is the size between the two.

Location
Typically cilia and flagella have a core composed of micro tubules connected to the plasma membrane.
 * Both cilia and flagella are found in numerous types of cells.For instance, the sperm of many animals, algae, and even ferns have flagella.
 * Cilia can be found in areas such as the respiratory and female reproductive tracts.