cryptomonad
/krɪpˈtɑməˌnæd/
noun
- A type of single-celled organism that lives in water, often having two flagella (tails) for movement.
- Cryptomonads are important in aquatic food chains as a food source for tiny animals.
- Under the microscope, the cryptomonad moved quickly through the pond water.
- Scientists study cryptomonads to understand how cells evolved.