Proteomyxa

plural noun

Pro·​teo·​myxa

: a small order of obscure rhizopods of uncertain relationships usually possessing flagella at some stage of their life

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Proteus, sea god who could assume different shapes + New Latin -myxa

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