infusoria

• 在部分现代分类学中指与纤毛虫（Ciliata）相同的一类微小生物，通常生活在腐败的有机浸液中。

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.

   纤毛虫

   • 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.

   同义词protozoa