Top 2 Genus of Class Mastigophora (Flagellate)

The following points highlight the top two genus of class mastigophora (flagellate). The genus are: 1. Trypanosoma 2. Leishmania. Class Mastigophora: Genus # 1. Trypanosoma: Trypanosome, blood flagellate protozoon, is an elongated spindle shaped body with tapering ends. Its nucleus is central and anterior to kinetoplast. The undulating membrane is proceeding forward as free flagellum (Fig. 106.1). Human pathogenic trypanosomes are: [...]