Ciliophora (Noun)
Meaning
Class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ciliophora class of protozoa is characterized by the presence of cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle.
- Ciliophora are a diverse group of protozoa that can be found in a wide range of aquatic environments.
- Some species of ciliophora are parasitic, while others are free-living and feed on bacteria and other small organisms.
- The ciliophora class includes many well-known species, such as Paramecium and Stentor, which are commonly studied in biology laboratories.
- Ciliophora have a unique mode of locomotion, using their cilia to move through the water and capture food particles.