genus vorticella (Meaning)
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genus vorticella (n)
ciliated protozoans that have a goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus vorticella
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus vorticella Sentence Examples
- Vorticella is a genus of ciliated protozoa characterized by its bell-shaped body.
- The stalk of Vorticella can be retracted when it senses a disturbance.
- Vorticella is often found attached to aquatic plants and animals.
- The bell of Vorticella contains a large nucleus and numerous contractile vacuoles.
- The cilia of Vorticella are used for locomotion and feeding.
- The genus Vorticella includes over 200 species found worldwide.
- Vorticella can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.
- The life cycle of Vorticella involves asexual reproduction by binary fission.
- Vorticella is commonly used as a biological indicator of water quality.
- The scientific classification of Vorticella is in the family Vorticellidae, order Spirotricha, phylum Ciliophora.
FAQs About the word genus vorticella
ciliated protozoans that have a goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Vorticella is a genus of ciliated protozoa characterized by its bell-shaped body.
The stalk of Vorticella can be retracted when it senses a disturbance.
Vorticella is often found attached to aquatic plants and animals.
The bell of Vorticella contains a large nucleus and numerous contractile vacuoles.
