phytoflagellate
/ˌfʌɪtəʊˈfladʒɪlət/ /ˌfʌɪtəʊˈfladʒ(ə)lət/Biology
noun
A flagellate (protist) belonging to any of several groups of unicellular organisms whose members typically possess one or more flagella and have chromatophores which permit photosynthesis; a plantlike flagellate.
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of phytoflagellates.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Science. From phyto- + flagellate.
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