Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or having flagella (especially hair-like flagella) that are distributed around the body of the cell, often in a ring or crown-like fashion.

“Some bacteria have a peritrich flagellar arrangement, which is characteristic of their species.”

2. noun

A flagellum or flagella that is distributed around the body of the cell, especially in a ring or crown-like fashion.

“The peritrich flagella of the bacteria sample were observed under the microscope.”