How do oomycetes move?

1 Answer
Jun 25, 2015

An oomycete moves by using its whiplash posterior flagellum.

Explanation:

The posterior flagellum acts as sort of a tail and allows the oomycete to propel itself through the water. You can see both flagella below. The posterior flagellum is attached to the dorsal grove.

http://archive.bio.ed.ac.uk/jdeacon/microbes/zoospore.htm