Definition of cilia

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Cilia (n. pl.) Hairlike processes, commonly marginal and forming a fringe like the eyelash..

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Rotifera :: Rotifera (n.) An order of minute worms which usually have one or two groups of vibrating cilia on the head, which, when in motion, often give an appearance of rapidly revolving wheels. The species are very numerous in fresh waters, and are very diversified in form and habits..
Ciliograde :: Ciliograde (a.) Moving by means of cilia, or cilialike organs; as, the ciliograde Medusae..
Cilia :: Cilia (n. pl.) The eyelashes.
Gain :: Gain (n.) To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
Cilia :: Cilia (n. pl.) Small, generally microscopic, vibrating appendages lining certain organs, as the air passages of the higher animals, and in the lower animals often covering also the whole or a part of the exterior. They are also found on some vegetable organisms. In the Infusoria, and many larval forms, they are locomotive organs..
Conciliating :: Conciliating (p. pr & vb. n.) of Conciliat.
Conciliable :: Conciliable (a.) Capable of being conciliated or reconciled.
Ciliiform :: Ciliiform (a.) Having the form of cilia; very fine or slender.
Water Shrew :: Water shrew () Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits..
Peace :: Peace (v.) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord.
Ciliata :: Ciliata (n. pl.) One of the orders of Infusoria, characterized by having cilia. In some species the cilia cover the body generally, in others they form a band around the mouth..
Domiciliated :: Domiciliated (imp. & p. p.) of Domiciliat.
Propitiate :: Propitiate (v. t.) To appease to render favorable; to make propitious; to conciliate.
Cilia :: Cilia (n. pl.) Hairlike processes, commonly marginal and forming a fringe like the eyelash..
Planula :: Planula (n.) The very young, free-swimming larva of the coelenterates. It usually has a flattened oval or oblong form, and is entirely covered with cilia..
Hypotricha :: Hypotricha (n. pl.) A division of ciliated Infusoria in which the cilia cover only the under side of the body.
Conciliabule :: Conciliabule (n.) An obscure ecclesiastical council; a conciliable.
Reconciliatory :: Reconciliatory (a.) Serving or tending to reconcile.
Actinotrocha :: Actinotrocha (n. pl.) A peculiar larval form of Phoronis, a genus of marine worms, having a circle of ciliated tentacles..
Atrocha :: Atrocha (n.) A kind of chaetopod larva in which no circles of cilia are developed.
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