Ciliate

Synonyms of ciliate

• hairy
• fringed
• ciliated

Antonyms of ciliate

• smooth
• bald
• hairless

Collocations of ciliate

ciliate cells

Frequency: 80 %

The ciliate cells were observed under the microscope.

ciliate protozoa

Frequency: 75 %

Ciliate protozoa play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems.

ciliate organisms

Frequency: 70 %

Pond water is teeming with ciliate organisms.

ciliate species

Frequency: 65 %

There are over 7,000 known ciliate species in the world.

ciliate movement

Frequency: 60 %

The ciliate movement under the cover slip was mesmerizing.

Idiomatic Expressions for ciliate

• Phrase: ciliate rows
  Meaning: refers to the rows of cilia or hair-like projections found on certain organisms that help with movement or feeding
  Usage: The ciliate rows on the tentacles of the sea anemone help it capture prey.