Class Mastigophora (Noun)
Meaning
Protozoa having flagella.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Class Mastigophora refers to a group of protozoa that are primarily characterized by their flagella which aid in movement for the organisms within this group.
- Members of Class Mastigophora are generally unicellular organisms that utilize their flagella to perform various functions.
- Certain members of class Mastigophora may be parasitic and use their flagella for a temporary time to secure their host.
- Flagellates belonging to class Mastigophora can be commonly found in aquatic environments such as freshwater lakes and marine ecosystems.
- The classification of class Mastigophora in a phylogenetic tree often gets reorganized based on recently discovered genetic data on these flagellated protozoa.