mastigophoran

noun

mas·​ti·​goph·​o·​ran ˌma-stə-ˈgä-fə-rən 

: any of a subphylum (Mastigophora) of protozoans comprising forms with flagella and including many often treated as algae

mastigophoran adjective

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Greek mastig-, mastix whip + pherein to carry — more at bear

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined above