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Term: Cliates

Definition:

Cliates refers to a group of microorganisms belonging to the class Ciliata, characterized by the presence of cilia on the surface of their bodies, which they use for locomotion and feeding.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A type of microorganism equipped with cilia.

Example:

The pond water was teeming with cliates, tiny organisms effortlessly propelling themselves through the water.

Sense 2 - Verb:

To move swiftly using cilia.

Example:

Under the microscope, I observed the cliates gracefully cliating through the liquid medium.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Characterized by or associated with cliates.

Example:

The cliate population in the experimental tank exhibited distinct behaviors compared to other non-ciliate species.

Sense 4 - Adverb:

In a manner similar to that of cliates.

Example:

The paramecium swiftly swam cliately towards its prey, ready to engulf it.

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