noun
- plural of motile; organisms or cells capable of movement
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- The biologist observed motiles under the microscope, tracking their movement patterns.
- Sperm are motiles that swim toward the egg during fertilization.
- Some bacteria are motiles equipped with flagella for locomotion.
- The study compared motiles and stationary cells in the culture.
- Protozoans are common motiles found in pond water.