Mastigophoran (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 certain species of mastigophorans which infect humans are found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Amoeboid mastigophorans tend to exhibit slower movements as compared to non-amoeboid mastigophorans.
- A commonly known characteristic of mastigophorans includes the distinctive whip-like appendages.
- Some mastigophorans have successfully demonstrated an ability to reside within animal digestive tracts for long periods of time.
- Specialized parasite mastigophorans host specific and target major organs within the host animal's body.