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ciliate

Any member of a group of protozoans characterised by possession of cilia.

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cilia
Plural of cilium.
cilium
Microscopic, hairlike process formed on the surface of some cells and unicellular organisms. Capable of rhythmical beating and used for movement by some microorganisms.
Paramecium
Genus of unicellular ciliate protozoa with a shape resembling a grain of rice, a number of species of which are cultured as live food for small fishes and fry.
protozoan
Any member of a diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms including amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, and sporozoans. Also spelled protozoon.

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