membranelle


mem·bra·nelle

(mem-bră-nel'), A minute membrane formed of fused cilia, found in certain ciliate protozoa.

membranelle

(mĕm″bră-nĕl′) A thin membrane composed of fused cilia and present in the buccal area of some ciliated protozoa.

membranelle

a structure formed by the fusion of cilia to form undulating clumps, which occurs in some CILIATES and ROTIFERS.