Protociliata

plural noun

Pro·​to·​ciliata

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: a subclass of Ciliata comprising endozoic forms that have two to many similar nuclei and that reproduce sexually through fusion of gametes compare euciliata

protociliate

"+

adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from prot- + Ciliata

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