Cilioflagellata (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Members of the phylum Cilioflagellata are characterized by the presence of cilia and flagella.
- The study of Cilioflagellata has led to a greater understanding of the evolutionary relationships between protists.
- Some species of Cilioflagellata have been observed to form symbiotic relationships with other organisms.
- The classification of Cilioflagellata is still a matter of debate among taxonomists.
- The Cilioflagellata phylum is thought to have originated over a billion years ago, likely in a marine environment.