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Ciliophora
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Definition
: A phylum of EUKARYOTES characterized by the presence of cilia at some time during the life cycle. It comprises three classes: KINETOFRAGMINOPHOREA; OLIGOHYMENOPHOREA; and POLYMENOPHOREA.
general; prefer specifics; infection
Examples
Kinetofragminophorea
;
Oligohymenophorea
;
Polymenophorea
Other names
Ciliophoras; Ciliatas; Ciliata