mastigophoran

noun mas·ti·goph·o·ran \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

ultimately fr Greek mastig-, mastix whip + pherein to carry — more at bear

First Known Use: circa 1911

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