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Proteomyxa

plural noun
Pro·​teo·​myxa

Definition of Proteomyxa 

: a small order of obscure rhizopods of uncertain relationships usually possessing flagella at some stage of their life

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History and Etymology for Proteomyxa

New Latin, from Proteus, sea god who could assume different shapes + New Latin -myxa

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