A trypomastigote is a specific morphological form of parasitic protozoa, particularly seen in the lifecycle of Trypanosoma species, such as Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma cruzi. These organisms are responsible for diseases like African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease respectively. Trypomastigotes are characterized by their elongated, spindle-shaped bodies with a single flagellum that runs along the length of the cell and is attached to the cell surface by an undulating membrane.
