Term: Tail Fibres

Definition: Tail fibres refer to the elongated, thread-like structures that extend from the tail of certain bacteriophages or bacterial viruses. These fibres aid in the attachment of the virus to the surface of the host bacterium.

Senses:

1. Noun - Anatomy:
   • In anatomy, tail fibres are long, slender projections found in certain organisms, such as sperm cells or some species of fish, which assist in locomotion.
   • Example Sentence: The tail fibres of the male peacock help it to showcase its vibrant feathers during courtship displays.
2. Noun - Microbiology:
   • In microbiology, tail fibres are the hair-like structures present at the end of bacteriophages, allowing them to recognize and bind to specific receptors on bacterial surfaces.
   • Example Sentence: The tail fibres of the bacteriophage allowed it to attach to the host bacterium, initiating the infection.

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