Difference between tinsel and whiplash flagella biology discussion
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The flagella are inserted at the anterior end. Both the them are of whiplash type but one of them is several times longer than the other (heterokont). ... In motion, the tinsel flagellum is directed forward and the whiplash is directed backward
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Differences between Whiplash flagellum and Tinsel flagellum:
• The Whiplash flagellum is referred to as the naked flagellum.
• The Tinsel flagellum consists of lateral hair-like structures.
• The Whiplash flagellum consists of two parts 1) long lower portion 2) Short flexible upper portion.
• The Tinsel flagellum is branched with many mastigonemes.
• The Whiplash flagellum is unbranched with an acute bend at the end.
• Tinsel flagellum occurs in certain protoctists, especially the fungus-like oomycotes.
• Whiplash flagellum is directed anteriorly or posteriorly.
• The tinsel flagellum is directed to the forward.
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