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Bacteria can use flagella, cilia, or appendages called pili for locomotion. Flagella are long, whip-like structures that rotate to propel the bacterium forward. Cilia are short, hair-like structures that beat in coordinated waves to move the bacterium. Pili can also help bacteria move by attaching to surfaces and pulling the cell forward.
Archaea do not have a defined means of locomotion like bacteria or eukaryotes. Some archaea can move using flagella, pili, or by gliding along surfaces, but they are generally not as motile as bacteria. Archaea can also be transported passively by water currents or wind.
Amoebas move by extending their cell membrane and forming pseudopods, which are temporary bulges that help them crawl and change shape. They use cytoplasmic streaming and actin-myosin interactions to generate force for locomotion.
No, Lulu did not record the song "Locomotion." "Locomotion" was originally recorded by Little Eva in 1962.
Cilia and flagella are structures that aid in locomotion in some multicellular organisms, but they are not the only means of movement. Other methods of locomotion in multicellular organisms can include muscle contractions, changes in body shape, and the use of appendages.
Sharks swim by moving their bodies from side to side, which propels them forward. They use their powerful tails to generate thrust and their pectoral fins for steering and stability. Sharks are highly efficient swimmers and can glide through the water with minimal effort.