Class 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
- Class Ciliophora are highly diverse organisms that can be parasitic or free-living and live in a wide range of environments.
- The Vorticella belongs to the class Ciliophora and exhibits a unique response to changes in temperature and pH levels.
- Many species within the class Ciliophora have cellular features that allow them to connect to other cells and form colonies.
- Stentors, which are part of the class Ciliophora, are highly specialized protozoa that are capable of complex cell division processes.
- Species in the class Ciliophora can accumulate symbiotic algae, which enhance their photosynthetic capabilities and create complex relationships with the algae.