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Noun: ciliophoran
  1. A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
    - ciliate, ciliated protozoan

Derived forms: ciliophorans

Type of: protozoan, protozoon

Part of: Ciliata, Ciliophora, class Ciliata, class Ciliophora