infusoria

• Grupo taxonómico en algunas clasificaciones modernas, que coincide con los ciliados (Ciliata), e incluye organismos microscópicos que suelen hallarse en infusiones de materia orgánica en descomposición.

A taxonomic group in some recent classifications that is coextensive with the Ciliata, comprising minute organisms typically found in decomposing infusions of organic matter.

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1. Microscopic organismsC2formalscientific

   Minute aquatic organisms, especially ciliates, that are commonly found in decomposing infusions of organic matter.

   Infusorios

   • The biologist examined the infusoria under a microscope.
   • Infusoria thrive in stagnant water rich in decaying plant material.
   • A drop of pond water can contain thousands of infusoria.

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