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Definition of Hypermastigote

1. Noun. Flagellate symbiotic in the intestines of e.g. termites.

Medical Definition of Hypermastigote

1. Large multi flagellate symbiotic protozoa found in the gut of termites and wood eating cockroaches. most bizarre example of the group is Mixotricha paradoxica that actually has few flagella and is propelled by spirochaetes bacteria) that are attached to special bracket like regions of the cell wall. (11 Jan 1998)

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Literary usage of Hypermastigote

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Whole Life Cycle of Chromosomes and Their Coiling Systems: Transactions, APS by L. R. Cleveland (2008)
"However, since the hypermastigote flagellates of roaches and termites are undoubtedly of common origin and are still very closely related, ..."

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