Ciliata

American

[sil-ee-ey-tuh] / ˌsɪl iˈeɪ tə /

noun

the class comprising the ciliate protozoans, considered as belonging in the kingdom Animalia.

Etymology

Origin of Ciliata

From New Latin; ciliate

Example Sentences

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Thus the Infusoria, including the Ciliata and the Suctoria, are usually littoral in their habitat, living upon the shore-dwelling, or attached, water plants and upon the animals frequenting them.

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