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Sarcomastigophora

Medical Definition:	A phylum of protozoa with a single-type nucleus and locomotion by flagella, pseudopodia, or both types of locomotor organelles. It comprises the subphyla MASTIGOPHORA, Opalinata, and SARCODINA.
Guide Notes:	a phylum of protozoa; infection = SARCOMASTIGOPHORA INFECTIONS; for antigens, coord with ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, for antibodies, coord with ANTIBODIES, PROTOZOAN

Sarcomastigophora Categories.

	Mastigophora - A subphylum of flagellate protozoa. It contains two classes: PHYTOMASTIGOPHORA and ZOOMASTIGOPHORA.
	Sarcodina - A subphylum of protozoa characterized by the ability to alter their body shape. Its organisms acquire food by pseudopodia of various types, or by locomotive protoplasmic flow without the production of discrete pseudopodia. Flagella, when present, are usually restricted to developmental or other temporary stages.

Sarcomastigophora Medical Definitions and Terms

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