- 1. n. pl. One of the orders of Infusoria, characterized by having cilia. In some species the cilia cover the body generally, in others they form a band around the mouth. Source: opted
- 2. One of the orders of Infusoria, characterized by having cilia. In some species the cilia cover the body generally, in others they form a band around the mouth. Source: webster
- 3. One of the orders of Infusoria, characterized by having cilia.In some species the cilia cover the body generally, in others theyform a band around the mouth. Source: adambom
- 4. n class of class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/protozoa">protozoa having cilia or hairlike appendages on part or all of the surface during some part of the life cycle Source: ecdict
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