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Oxytricha

Ciliophora: Protozoans that Move with Cilia

The Oxytricha is part of the Phylum Ciliophora. View more Ciliophora here.

Oxytricha

The Oxytricha belongs to the Phyllum Ciliophora. They are from 100-150µm long.

Oxytricha has large cilia that is tufted together to form cirri and two macronuclei.

Oxytricha can be found in pond water.