| Karotomorpha | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| (unranked): | SAR |
| Superphylum: | Heterokonta |
| Phylum: | Placidozoa |
| Class: | Opalinea |
| Order: | Slopalinida |
| Family: | Proteromonadidae |
| Genus: | Karotomorpha |
Karotomorpha is a genus of parasites with a flagellum structure. This organism can infect a variety of higher life forms including a number of amphibians. For example, this genus is known to be a parasite of the rough-skinned newt, a widespread newt in the western USA.