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This study tip focuses on the effective reading of words that end in -um and their plural forms. In English, plurals of such words are typically formed by replacing the -um with -a. Examples include "bacterium" becoming "bacteria," "flagellum" changing to "flagella," and "cilium" converting to "cilia." Grasping this rule can enhance your vocabulary and understanding of biological terminology, making studying and recalling important concepts easier.
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StudyTIP • Reading Effectively: For many words ending in -um, the plural is formed by changing the -umto -a. For example, the plural of bacterium is bacteria; the plural for flagellum is flagella; the plural for cilium is cilia.