A cilium (plural: cilia) is a slender, hair-like organelle projecting from the surface of an eukaryotic cell. These tiny cellular antennae are vital for sensing the environment, cell signaling, and, in some cases, movement.
A cilium (plural: cilia) is a slender, hair-like organelle projecting from the surface of an eukaryotic cell. These tiny cellular antennae are vital for sensing the environment, cell signaling, and, in some cases, movement.