Flagellata

[ flaj-uh-ley-tuh ]

noun

1. Mastigophora.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Flagellata¹

< New Latin, neuter plural of Latin flagellātus flagellate

Example Sentences

Next come the Flagellata, or minute creatures which swim about by means of one or two whip-like processes, whence the name of the group.

From Project Gutenberg

In this stage they closely resemble the individuals of a Volvox colony, or other green Flagellata, to which there is little doubt that they are related.

From Project Gutenberg