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Spirochaetal Movement Present Structure Location Motions Spirochaetes Gram

Spirochetal motility, found in Gram-negative spirochetes, uses axial filaments within the periplasmic space for flexing, swimming, and spinning motions.

La motilidad espiroquetal, presente en espiroquetas Gram-negativas, utiliza filamentos axiales en el espacio periplásmico para movimientos de flexión, natación y giro.

Front Spirochaetal movement
present in
structure used
its location
motions
Back Spirochaetes (Gram negative)

Axial filament
in periplasmic space (between bacterial inner & outer membranes)

flexing/creeping, swimming, spinning

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