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vorticella

American

[vawr-tuh-sel-uh] / ˌvɔr təˈsɛl ə /

noun

any ciliated protozoan of the genus Vorticella, having a transparent, bell-shaped body with a retractile stalk.

vorticella British

/ ˌvɔːtɪˈsɛlə /

noun

any protozoan of the genus Vorticella, consisting of a goblet-shaped ciliated cell attached to the substratum by a long contractile stalk

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Origin of vorticella

From New Latin, dating back to 1780–90; see origin at vortex, -ella

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vorticella

Dr. H. Charlton Bastian has also stated that, in spite of much observation, he has never seen the process in vorticella.

From On the Genesis of Species by Mivart, St. George

If we fail to find the tree, we may secure other species of vorticella, all of which are very beautiful.

From Through a Microscope Something of the Science Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope. by Sargent, Frederick Leroy

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