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.”

Synonyms

  • flagellate protozoa
  • trypanosomatid