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Noun: zoomastigote
  1. Flagellate protozoan lacking photosynthesis and other plant-like characteristics
    - zooflagellate

Derived forms: zoomastigotes

Type of: flagellate, flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore

Part of: subclass Zoomastigina, Zoomastigina

Encyclopedia: Zoomastigote