Retortamonas intestinalis

**Semantic type:** Eukaryote

**Definition:** A species of Retortamonas protozoa that form cysts and trophozoites in the large intestines of humans. Infestation with R. intestinalis occurs through ingestion of cysts in fecal-contaminated food or water. The species is considered non-pathogenic.

**Synonyms:** - RETORTAMONAS INTESTINALIS