The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Cilia and Flagella.
Difference # Cilia:
1. The number of cilia per cell is usually very large (300—14000).
2. They are smaller (5—20 (µm in length).
3. Cilia usually occur throughout or major part of the surface of a cell.
4. They beat in a co-ordinated rhythm either simultaneously (isochronic or synchronous rhythm) or one after the other (meta-chronic rhythm).
5. Cilia produce a sweeping or pendular stroke.
6. Cilia help in locomotion, aeration, feeding circulation, etc.
7. Cilia may fuse to form undulating membrane.
8. Surface is smooth.
Difference # Flagella:
1. The number of flagella per cell is usually 1—4.
2. They are longer (100-200 µm in length).
3. Flagella are commonly found at one end of the cell.
4. The flagella beat independently.
5. The flagella produce undulatory motion.
6. Flagella help in locomotion.
7. Fusion of flagella is unknown.
9. Surface may be smooth or possess flimmers.