Difference between Cilia and Flagella Cilia : 1) the number of cilia per cell is usually very large. 2) They are smaller in size 3) Cilia usually occur throughout or major part of the surface of cell. 4) Cilia help in locomotion , feeding , circulation etc. Flagella : 1) The number of flagella per cell is usually 1-4. 2) They are longer in size. 3) Flagella are commonly found at one end of the cell. 4) It helps in locomotion

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