What are the different types of flagellation in bacteria along with examples?

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The question is asking for information about different types of flagellation in bacteria, providing definitions and examples for each classification.

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Monotrichous, Amphitrichous, Lophotrichous, Peritrichous, Atrichous.

The types of flagellation in bacteria are: atrichous (absence of flagella), monotrichous (single flagellum at one end, e.g., Campylobacter, Pseudomonas), amphitrichous (single flagellum at both ends, e.g., Listeria), lophotrichous (tuft of flagella at one or both ends, e.g., Helicobacter pylori), and peritrichous (flagella all over, e.g., Enterobacteriaceae except Klebsiella & Shigella).

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The types of flagellation in bacteria are: atrichous (absence of flagella), monotrichous (single flagellum at one end, e.g., Campylobacter, Pseudomonas), amphitrichous (single flagellum at both ends, e.g., Listeria), lophotrichous (tuft of flagella at one or both ends, e.g., Helicobacter pylori), and peritrichous (flagella all over, e.g., Enterobacteriaceae except Klebsiella & Shigella).

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Flagellation in bacteria helps in motility, allowing them to move towards favorable environments or away from harsh conditions.

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Remember not to confuse the arrangements with types of locomotion strategies which are different.

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