APICOMPLEXA
\ˈapɪkˌɒmplɛksə], \ˈapɪkˌɒmplɛksə], \ˈa_p_ɪ_k_ˌɒ_m_p_l_ɛ_k_s_ə]\
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A phylum of protozoa characterized by the presence of complex apical organelles generally consisting of a conoid that aids in penetrating host cells, rhoptries that possibly secrete a proteolytic enzyme, and subpellicular microtubules that may be related to motility.
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