MeSH definition : A phylum of EUKARYOTES characterized by the presence of cilia at some time during
the life cycle. It comprises three classes: KINETOFRAGMINOPHOREA; OLIGOHYMENOPHOREA;
and POLYMENOPHOREA.;
MeSH synonym : ciliophoras;
Wikipedia automatic translation : Ciliate;
Related MeSH term : ciliata; Ciliatas;
MeSH annotation : general; prefer specifics; infection CILIOPHORA INFECTIONS; coordinate with specific
protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciliate;
A phylum of EUKARYOTES characterized by the presence of cilia at some time during
the life cycle. It comprises three classes: KINETOFRAGMINOPHOREA; OLIGOHYMENOPHOREA;
and POLYMENOPHOREA.