Fimbriae are short, hairlike appendages of a prokaryotic cell that help it adhere to the substrate or to other cells; also known as an attachment pilus.
Fimbriae are short, hair-like appendages on prokaryotic cells that aid in attachment to surfaces or other cells.
| Front | fimbria |
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| Back | A short, hairlike appendage of a prokaryotic cell that helps it adhere to the substrate or to other cells; also known as an attachment pilus. |
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