Flagellate Protozoan (Noun)
Meaning
A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The doctor explained to the patient that the diarrhea was caused by a flagellate protozoan that was ingested through contaminated water.
- Flagellate protozoans are known to infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and plants.
- The scientist spent years studying the unique characteristics of flagellate protozoans, including their whiplike appendages.
- Trichomonas vaginalis is a type of flagellate protozoan that is a common cause of sexually transmitted infections in humans.
- In tropical regions, flagellate protozoans are often found in stagnant water and can cause a range of diseases in people who come into contact with them.