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Pronunciation: [pˈɛɹɪtɹˌɪt͡ʃ] (IPA)

Peritrich is a term used to describe a particular type of microscopic organism that has cilia or hair-like structures that cover its outside surface. Regarding synonyms for the term, several are available. One is ciliate, which describes any eukaryotic organism that regularly uses cilia in its motility. The term cilium itself can also be used to describe the hair-like structures that these organisms possess. Other possibilities include "ciliated protozoa," "hairy bacteria," and "vorticellids." Regardless of which term is used, each represents the same type of organism with unique features that set it apart from other microscopic life forms.
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    • n.
      sessilid, mobilid.

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