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  1. What Is the Function of Cilia in Cells? - Biology Insights

    2 days ago · Cilia are microscopic, hair-like structures that project from the surface of nearly every cell in the human body. Though once thought to be simple evolutionary leftovers, modern …

  2. Cilium - Wikipedia

    There are two major classes of cilia: motile and non-motile cilia, each with two subtypes, giving four types in all. [5] A cell will typically have one primary cilium or many motile cilia. [6]

  3. Cilium | Definition, Function, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Cilium, short eyelashlike filament that is numerous on tissue cells of most animals and provides the means for locomotion of protozoans of the phylum Ciliophora. Cilia may be …

  4. Cilia: function, definition, types | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · The cilium (plural: cilia) is a microtubule-based organelle that projects from the cellular membrane of many cells. Cilia can be divided into two types: motile and non-motile.

  5. Who is Cilia Flores? Nicolás Maduro’s wife named in US indictment

    4 days ago · Cilia Flores was captured alongside her husband, former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, on Jan. 3.

  6. Who is Cilia Flores? What to know about Venezuelan President

    5 days ago · Captured along with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday was his wife and top adviser, Cilia Flores, who was dragged from their bedroom along with her …

  7. Cilia - Latest research and news | Nature

    Dec 21, 2025 · Motile cilia are present on multiciliated cells and use this cytoskeleton to move fluid, whereas non-motile, or primary, cilia have a different cytoskeleton and participate in …

  8. Who Is Cilia Flores, the Power Broker Captured Alongside Maduro?

    5 days ago · Operating largely from the shadows, Ms. Flores, the first lady of Venezuela, helped consolidate Mr. Maduro’s rule while controlling the judiciary and amassing wealth through …

  9. Maduro declares 'I am innocent' and 'still president' in Manhattan ...

    2 days ago · Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to make their initial appearances in Manhattan federal court on Monday.

  10. Cilia: Structure, Formation, Types, Functions, Examples

    Nov 8, 2023 · Cilia are tiny hair-like appendages present on the eukaryotic cell surface that provides a means of locomotion to different protozoans and animals. The term ‘cilia’ is a Latin …