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Definition of ciliate in English: ciliatenoun ˈsɪlɪeɪt Zoology A single-celled animal of a large and diverse phylum distinguished by the possession of cilia or ciliary structures. Phylum Ciliophora, kingdom Protista (formerly class Ciliata, phylum Protozoa) Example sentencesExamples - The feeding preferences of the ciliates were highly discerning with respect to the nature of the prey species.
- Most ciliates cannot reproduce indefinitely by asexual fission, and eventually die out if prohibited from conjugating.
- In the most recent classification of ciliates, the group is divided into eight classes.
- Several of his images of ciliates are available; look under ‘Infusoria,’ an older name for the Ciliata.
- Ciliates include some of the largest free-living unicellular organisms.
adjective ˈsɪlɪeɪt Zoology 1(of an organism, cell, or surface) bearing cilia. Example sentencesExamples - In the present study we were unable to observe cilia in any presumptive ciliate protozoan.
- Although their roles as parasitic castrators has been documented, relatively little is known about the biology of ciliate parasites in mayflies.
- 1.1Botany (of a margin) having a fringe of hairs.
Example sentencesExamples - The species displays narrower leaves without a ciliate margin.
Derivatives adjective The percentage of ciliated cells, dead cells, and mucous cells were all within the normal range for their age. Example sentencesExamples - The examination revealed a ciliated form that was thought to represent a ciliated microorganism.
- Most of the epithelial cells are ciliated, with microscopic ‘hairs’ that continuously sweep any surface material towards the larynx.
- A pair of ciliated tubes have been observed in each side of the larval body.
- Chemical irritants such as cigarette smoke or other environmental or industrial pollutants damage the ciliated cells.
noun sɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n Ciliation was most prominent on the pharyngeal region and on the tail fins. Example sentencesExamples - Ciliation in the oesophagus and stomach is evident at this stage.
- Much of the larval ciliation is lost at metamorphosis, with the exception of that in the gut.
Rhymes affiliate, conciliate, humiliate Definition of ciliate in US English: ciliatenoun Zoology A single-celled animal of a phylum distinguished by the possession of cilia or ciliary structures. The ciliates are a large and diverse group of advanced protozoans. Phylum Ciliophora, kingdom Protista (formerly class Ciliata, phylum Protozoa) Example sentencesExamples - In the most recent classification of ciliates, the group is divided into eight classes.
- The feeding preferences of the ciliates were highly discerning with respect to the nature of the prey species.
- Ciliates include some of the largest free-living unicellular organisms.
- Most ciliates cannot reproduce indefinitely by asexual fission, and eventually die out if prohibited from conjugating.
- Several of his images of ciliates are available; look under ‘Infusoria,’ an older name for the Ciliata.
adjective Zoology 1(of an organism, cell, or surface) bearing cilia. Example sentencesExamples - In the present study we were unable to observe cilia in any presumptive ciliate protozoan.
- Although their roles as parasitic castrators has been documented, relatively little is known about the biology of ciliate parasites in mayflies.
- 1.1Botany (of a margin) having a fringe of hairs.
Example sentencesExamples - The species displays narrower leaves without a ciliate margin.
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