peritricha

peritricha pl n singular peritrich (ˈpɛrɪˌtrɪk)

1. ciliate protozoans, of the order Peritrichida, in which the cilia are restricted to a spiral around the mouth
2. bacteria having the entire cell surface covered with flagella

Derived Formsperitrichous, adjectiveWord Origin for peritricha C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek thrix hair