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ciliophoran

/ˌsɪl.iˈɒf.ər.ən/

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noun

/ˌsɪl.iˈɒf.ər.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип простейших, характеризующийся наличием микроскопических волосовидных придатков, называемых ресничками, которые отходят от поверхности клетки.

A noun referring to a type of protozoan characterized by the presence of microscopic hair-like appendages, called cilia, that extend from the surface of the cell.

  1. Ciliated protozoanC2formalscientific

    A single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Ciliophora, characterized by the presence of hair-like structures called cilia on its surface, used for movement and feeding.

    ruИнфузория

    • The pond water sample contained numerous ciliophorans, including Paramecium.
    • Ciliophorans use their cilia to sweep food particles into their oral groove.
    • Under the microscope, the ciliophoran's coordinated ciliary movement was clearly visible.

    Synonymsciliate