Bacterial Flagellum Structure and Function - Microbiology Diagram #3001455 (License: Personal Use)

This stylized illustration depicts a Gram-negative or Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium with a single, whip-like flagellum extending from one pole. The flagellum is shown in orange to highlight its role in propulsion through liquid environments, while the cell body is rendered in blue with a subtle gradient for depth. The image emphasizes structural simplicity for educational clarity rather than microscopic realism.

Used in biology textbooks, online microbiology courses, and science outreach materials to explain bacterial locomotion; targets students, teachers, and curious learners seeking foundational knowledge of prokaryotic cell structures.