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vorticella

[ vawr-tuh-sel-uh ]

noun

plural vorticellae vorticellas.
  1. any ciliated protozoan of the genus Vorticella, having a transparent, bell-shaped body with a retractile stalk.


vorticella

/ ËŒ±¹É”˳Ùɪˈ²õÉ›±ôÉ™ /

noun

  1. any protozoan of the genus Vorticella, consisting of a goblet-shaped ciliated cell attached to the substratum by a long contractile stalk
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of vorticella1

From New Latin, dating back to 1780–90; vortex, -ella
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of vorticella1

C18: from New Latin, literally: a little eddy, from vortex
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If we fail to find the tree, we may secure other species of vorticella, all of which are very beautiful.

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Dr. H. Charlton Bastian has also stated that, in spite of much observation, he has never seen the process in vorticella.

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