Protozoa Classification

noun a protozoan or other organism with cilia

adjective having minute hairs or cilia

• The ciliate cells in the organism have tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
• I learned about ciliate organisms in my biology class.
• Check out that cool ciliate under the microscope!
• His argument was as intricate as a ciliate organism.

noun a type of marine protozoan characterized by a spiny skeleton made of strontium sulfate

• The acantharian is a type of marine organism with a unique skeletal structure.
• I read an interesting article about acantharians and their role in the ocean ecosystem.
• Those little acantharians are pretty cool looking, don't you think?
• Her thoughts floated like acantharians in the vast ocean of her mind.