Rhizomastigina
plural noun
Rhi·zo·mas·ti·gi·na
¦rī(ˌ)zōˌmastəˈjīnə
: an order of Zoomastigina that comprises protozoans which have both flagella and pseudopods and which chiefly are obscure soil or water organisms though a few are commensals and one (Histomonas meleagris) causes the serious blackhead of turkeys and other fowl
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Rhizomastig-, Rhizomastix, genus of protozoa (from rhiz- + Greek mastig-, mastix whip, scourge) + -ina