Mastigophoran Definition
măstĭ-gŏfər-ən
noun
Any of a subphylum (Mastigophora) of protozoans, sometimes parasitic, having flagella: certain classes, as dinoflagellates, are also classified as algae by botanists.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- mastigophore
- flagellated protozoan
- flagellate protozoan
- flagellate
adjective
Of or relating to the mastigophorans.
Webster's New World
Origin of Mastigophoran
From New Latin Mastīgophora former class name Greek mastīx mastīg- whip New Latin -phora (from Greek) (neuter pl. of -phoros -phore)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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