A genus of freshwater and coprophilic protozoan flagellates in which members have one anterior and one posterior flagellum. Species have been described from the intestine or faeces of man and several types of domestic livestock, but have usually proved to be other genera such as Trichomonas or Chilomastix. ... Origin: G. Kerkos, tail + monas (monad...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ser′kō-mō′nas Definitions: 1. A genus of freshwater and coprophilic protozoan flagellates in which members have one anterior and one posterior flagellum. Species have been isolated from the intestine or feces of humans and several types of domestic livestock, but have usually proved to be other genera...
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