What is another word for zooflagellate?
Pronunciation: [zˈuːfle͡ɪd͡ʒə͡lˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Zooflagellate is a term used to describe a type of single-celled organism characterized by the possession of one or more flagella. These organisms are primarily found in marine and freshwater environments, and play important ecological roles as primary producers and as a food source for other microorganisms and higher-level organisms in the food chain. Some synonyms for zooflagellate include flagellate, phytoplankton, dinoflagellate, and ciliate. Flagellates are characterized by their spindle-shaped bodies, and are typically found in freshwater and soil environments. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the water column and are essential to the food chain. Dinoflagellates are a type of marine plankton with two flagella, while ciliates are characterized by their hair-like projections used for movement and feeding.
