cercomonad

/sərˈkɒmənæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of protozoan, specifically a genus of cercomonads, small, flagellate protozoa.

“Research has shown that cercomonads play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • flagellate
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • multicellular
  • non-flagellate