A protozoal organism with flagella of different lengths or structures.
From Greek hetero- (different) + mastigote (whip-bearer), referring to organisms with asymmetrical whip-like appendages. Named based on their distinctive visible characteristics under microscopes.
A heteromastigote is a single-celled creature with mismatched swimming gear—it's like nature said 'let's give this guy two different paddles and see what happens'!
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