What is another word for Order Polymastigina?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə pˌɒlɪmˈastɪd͡ʒˌa͡ɪnə] (IPA) 
Order Polymastigina is a term used in biology to describe a group of unicellular organisms that possess multiple flagella. Synonyms for this term include the phylum Zoomastigophora, which roughly translates to "animal-like flagellates", and the subphylum Mastigophora, which refers to organisms that move using flagella. The term Protozoa is also sometimes used to describe this group, although this term is more broad and includes a variety of unicellular eukaryotes. Finally, the term Flagellata is sometimes used to describe this group, although this term has fallen out of favor in recent years due to its imprecision. Regardless of the term used, the organisms in this group are characterized by their ability to move using flagella, and play pivotal roles in aquatic ecosystems.
