Trypomastigote

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Trypomastigote is an extracellular "non-replicative" form of a parasite. It is 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).