Give the differences between Cilia and Flagella.

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Cilia Flagella
$(1)$ They are shorter in length. $(1)$ They are comparatively longer and helical.
$(2)$ They are present in large numbers. $(2)$ They are few in number (usually one or two).
$(3)$ They help in the movement of the cell or the surrounding fluid. $(3)$ They are primarily responsible for cell locomotion.

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