class Flagellata
Definition
- Noun (Biology):
- A taxonomic class of protozoans characterized by the presence of one or more whip-like appendages called flagella, which they use for locomotion. This group is synonymous with the class Mastigophora.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The organism was identified as a member of the class Flagellata due to its distinct flagellum.
- Many species in the class Flagellata are found in aquatic environments.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Flagellata" is primarily used in formal biological classification and scientific literature. In modern taxonomy, the group is often referred to as "Mastigophora."
Variants and Related Words
- Flagellate (noun): An organism belonging to the class Flagellata.
- The pond water sample contained numerous flagellates.
- Flagellate (verb): To whip or scourge. (Note: This is a distinct meaning from the biological noun.)
- Mastigophora (noun): A synonymous scientific name for the class Flagellata.
Synonyms
- Mastigophora: The alternative class name in protozoan taxonomy.
- Flagellates: A common name for organisms in this class.
Related Phrases / Terms
- Flagellar movement: The type of locomotion using flagella, characteristic of this class.
Noun
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protozoa having flagella
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