class ciliophora
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic class of protozoa: "Class Ciliophora" refers to a major group of single-celled eukaryotic organisms characterized by the presence of cilia (hair-like organelles) on their surface during some stage of their life cycle. These cilia are used for locomotion and feeding. Members of this class typically possess two distinct types of nuclei: a macronucleus (for somatic functions) and a micronucleus (for genetic reproduction).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The organism was identified as belonging to the class Ciliophora due to its ciliated surface.
- Class Ciliophora includes well-known protozoans like the Paramecium.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological classification.
- The phylum Ciliophora is divided into several classes, with class Ciliophora sometimes used in older classifications.
Variants and Related Words
- Ciliate (n): A common name for any protozoan belonging to the phylum or class Ciliophora.
- The ciliate exhibited rapid movement.
- Ciliophora (n): The phylum name, often used interchangeably in broader contexts.
- Ciliophora is a diverse phylum of protists.
Synonyms
- Ciliates: A general synonym for the organisms within this class.
- Infusoria (obsolete): An older term historically used for various microorganisms found in infusions, including many ciliates.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Cilium (n): The singular form of the hair-like structure that defines the class.
- Macronucleus (n): The larger nucleus responsible for cell regulation.
- Micronucleus (n): The smaller nucleus involved in reproductive processes.
Noun
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class of protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle
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