Euciliata

plural noun

Eu·​ciliata
(¦)yü+
: the subclass of Ciliata comprising protozoans having a trophic macronucleus and a reproductive micronucleus and reproducing sexually by conjugation and including the four orders Holotricha, Spirotricha, Chonotricha, and Peritricha compare protociliata
euciliate
(ˈ)yü+
adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from eu- + Ciliata

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“Euciliata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Euciliata. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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