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  • Hemoflagellates are the flagellated protozoa that are found in peripheral blood circulation. 

  • They complete their life cycle in two hosts, i.e. vertebrate host and insect vector; therefore, called as digenetic or heteroxenous parasites. 

  • Hemoflagellates of medical importance belongs to: 

Phylum: protozoa

Class: Kinetoplastea

Order: Trypanosomatida

Family: Trypanosomatidae

Genera: Leishmania and Trypanosoma

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