ciliata

Thân thiện

A student observes a ciliata under a microscope in biology class.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic class of protozoa: Ciliata is a class of protozoans characterized by the presence of cilia (hair-like structures) on their surface during some stage of their life cycle. These cilia are used for locomotion and feeding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Ciliata are a diverse group of single-celled organisms found in various aquatic environments.
  • Under the microscope, the rapid movement of cilia identifies the organism as a member of the Ciliata.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term "Ciliata" is used in formal biological taxonomy to categorize a specific class within the phylum Ciliophora.
  • The researcher's paper focused on the evolutionary history of the class Ciliata.

Variants and Related Words

• Ciliate (noun/adjective): Refers to an individual organism belonging to the class Ciliata, or describes something as having cilia.

  • The pond water sample contained numerous ciliates.
  • The ciliate motion was fascinating to observe.

• Cilium (noun): The singular form of "cilia," referring to one of the short, hair-like structures.

  • Each cilium beats in a coordinated wave.

Synonyms

• Ciliophora: The phylum name that encompasses the class Ciliata; often used interchangeably in broader contexts.
• Infusoria: An older, less precise term that historically included many ciliated protozoans.

Notes

• The term "Ciliata" is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, specifically in biology and microbiology. It is not commonly used in everyday language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ciliata
• class Ciliata
• Ciliophora
• class Ciliophora