Motile Cilia Go With the Flow (IMAGE) Salk Institute Caption Two ciliated cells showing cilia (green) and basal bodies (red). All the cilia beat in the same direction to generate directed, fluid flow. Credit Brian Mitchell, Salk Institute Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.