Trypomastigote

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The characteristic developmental stage of trypanosomes, a leaf-like form, with undulating membrane and flagellum.

Seen in Trypanosoma cruzi and Trypanosoma brucei. Can be either metacyclic (in T. cruzi), procyclic, or blood stream form (both in T. brucei).