Rhizomastigida

Rhizomastigida
Rhi·zo·mas·tig·i·da (ri″zo-mas-tijґĭ-də) [rhizo- + Gr. mastix whip] in former systems of classification, an order of zooflagellates characterized by the presence of one to many flagella and pseudopodia occurring simultaneously or at different times in the trophozoite.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • rhizomastigote — ▪ protozoan order       any member of the flagellate protozoan order Rhizomastigida, with features similar to both flagellates and sarcodines (protozoans having pseudopodia). Members are permanently amoeboid and may have from 1 to 50 flagella.… …   Universalium

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