Polymastigote (Noun)
Meaning
Flagellates with several flagella.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A polymastigote flagellate cell typically contains several whip-like structures used for locomotion.
- In flagellate cells classified as polymastigotes, flagella beat in synchronization for more efficient movement.
- These flagellate cells can exhibit unique behavior, particularly the polymastigote that contain many whip-like appendages.
- Under microscopic observation, a polymastigote appears to display active motion, a trait enhanced by multiple flagella.
- Species like Trypanosoma have distinct forms of the polymastigote life cycle in which multiple flagella occur.