Why do some bacteria have hundreds of flagella?

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I‘m confused that why there are hundreds of flagella grown on some bacteria. It are unlikely used only for movement，but what is the real function of it?

Joy Kim

Many functions, but mainly to attach on surfaces / form biofilms or for transport.

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