vorticellae Synonyms
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vorticellae Meaning
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vorticellae (pl.)
of Vorticella
vorticellae Sentence Examples
- Vorticellae, bell-shaped microorganisms, use a contractile stalk to move through water.
- The vorticellae's contractile stalk is made of myonemes, which are specialized muscle fibers.
- Vorticellae are often found attached to aquatic plants or debris.
- The vorticellae's stalk is also used to capture prey.
- When prey comes into contact with the vorticellae's stalk, the stalk contracts, drawing the prey into the bell.
- The vorticellae then ingests the prey using its mouth at the end of the bell.
- Vorticellae reproduce asexually through a process called budding.
- During budding, a new vorticellae is formed on the side of the parent.
- The new vorticellae eventually detaches from the parent and becomes an independent organism.
- Vorticellae are important members of the aquatic ecosystem, helping to break down organic matter and providing food for other organisms.
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Vorticellae, bell-shaped microorganisms, use a contractile stalk to move through water.
The vorticellae's contractile stalk is made of myonemes, which are specialized muscle fibers.
Vorticellae are often found attached to aquatic plants or debris.
The vorticellae's stalk is also used to capture prey.
