Ciliata

[ sil-ee-ey-tuh ]

noun

1. the class comprising the ciliate protozoans, considered as belonging in the kingdom Animalia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ciliata¹

From New Latin; ciliate

Example Sentences

Thus the Infusoria, including the Ciliata and the Suctoria, are usually littoral in their habitat, living upon the shore-dwelling, or attached, water plants and upon the animals frequenting them.

From Project Gutenberg