leptomonas
/lɛptəˈmoʊnəs/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of flagellate protozoa in the family Trypanosomatidae, often found in insects.
“The researcher studied the behavior of Leptomonas in its insect host.”
2. noun
A type of trypanosomatid flagellate, specifically the genus Leptomonas, which causes disease in insects.
“The disease caused by Leptomonas is a significant threat to insect populations worldwide.”