ciliophoran
ciliophoran · ciliophorans
A ciliophore; any of the CiliophoraA ciliophore; any of the Ciliophora.
Meaning
1 sensesA ciliophore; any of the Ciliophora.
More definitions
- a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
Origin
From Ciliophora + -an.From Ciliophora + -an.
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Forms
plural: ciliophorans| Singular | ciliophoran |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell:ciliateciliated protozoan