ciliophoran

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de protozoário caracterizado pela presença de apêndices microscópicos semelhantes a pelos, chamados cílios, que se projetam da superfície da célula.

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.

   Cilióforo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosciliate