Meaning of Ciliata in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌsɪlɪˈeɪtə/

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  1. Noun

    Ciliata

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in Annals and Magazine of Natural History. From scientific Latin Ciliata, group name from post-classical Latin ciliatus + -a

    Definitions

    1. 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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