mastigophoran

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Definition Noun : A mastigophoran is a type of protozoan, a single-celled organism, characterized by having one or more whip-like appendages called flagella. These organisms are typically free-living (not parasitic) and are usually nonphotosynthetic, meaning they do not produce their own food using sunlight. Some species within this group can be pathogens, causing diseases in humans and other a...