mastigophoran
mas·ti·goph·o·ran
noun \ˌmas-tə-ˈgä-fə-rən\Definition of MASTIGOPHORAN
: any of a subphylum (Mastigophora) of protozoans comprising forms with flagella and including many often treated as algae
— mastigophoran adjective
Origin of MASTIGOPHORAN
ultimately from Greek mastig-, mastix whip + pherein to carry — more at bear
First Known Use: circa 1911
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