ciliate

noun

cil·i·ate | \ ˈsi-lē-ət

, -lē-ˌāt\

Definition of ciliate

: any of a phylum or subphylum (Ciliophora) of ciliated protozoans (such as paramecia)

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Various other organisms also popped up alive in the mollusk feces, including springtails, ciliates, nematodes, mosses, and plant seeds. — Yao-hua Law, Science | AAAS, "This mite’s method of hitchhiking is not recommended," 27 Mar. 2018

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ciliate

noun

cil·i·ate | \ ˈsil-ē-ət, -ē-ˌāt

Medical Definition of ciliate

: any of a phylum or subphylum (Ciliophora) of ciliated protozoans (such as paramecia)

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