Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic class of protozoa: "Class Ciliata" is a scientific classification for a group of single-celled organisms (protozoa) characterized by the presence of cilia, which are hair-like structures, on their surface during some stage of their life cycle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The organism was identified as a member of Class Ciliata due to its covering of cilia.
  • Class Ciliata includes many familiar protozoa, such as the Paramecium.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in biological classification. It is synonymous with the class "Ciliophora" in modern taxonomy.
  • In current biological classification, Class Ciliata is often referred to as Ciliophora.

Variants and Related Words

• Ciliate (n): An individual organism belonging to Class Ciliata.
  • The ciliate moved rapidly through the water using its cilia.
• Ciliophora (n): The modern phylum name that encompasses organisms once classified under Class Ciliata.
  • The phylum Ciliophora is distinguished by the presence of cilia.

Synonyms

• Ciliophora: The phylum name, often used interchangeably in a broad sense.
• Ciliates: A common name for the organisms within this class.

Noun

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