ciliophora

• Grupo taxonômico (filo ou classe) de protozoários ciliados, caracterizados pela presença de cílios ou apêndices pilosos em parte ou em toda a superfície em pelo menos um estágio do ciclo de vida.

A taxonomic group (phylum or class) of protozoa characterized by the presence of cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of their surface during at least one stage of their life cycle.

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1. A phylum of protozoaC2formalscientific

   A group of single-celled organisms characterized by the presence of hair-like structures called cilia on their surface, used for movement and feeding.

   Filo Ciliophora

   • Paramecium is a well-known genus within the phylum Ciliophora.
   • Ciliophora are found in various aquatic environments.
   • The cilia of Ciliophora beat in coordinated waves to propel the organism.

   Sinônimosciliata