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peritrich

Term: peritrich

Literally meaning: with hair all around

Origin: Anc Greek
περί-/peri-(=prefix denoting around)
-τριχιο/-trichio(=-trich, suffix denoting hair) > θρίξ/thrix(=hair)

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A group of cilate protozoan (order Peritrichida), such as vorticella,  found in water with a oral opening surrounded by cilia.

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