| 释义 |
rhi·zo·mas·ti·gi·na
\|rī(ˌ)zōˌmastəˈjīnə\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Rhizomastig-, Rhizomastix, genus of protozoa (from rhiz- + Greek mastig-, mastix whip, scourge) + -ina — more at mastig-
: 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 |