How Ciliates Differ from Other Protozoans?

The ciliates differ from other protozoans in having two nuclei which are also distinct from each other. There is a smaller nucleus known as micronucleus and larger nuclei known as macronucleus.

What is unique to ciliates?

The ciliates (phylum Ciliophora) form a natural group distinguishable from other protozoa by a number of specialized features, including the possession of cilia, which are short hair-like processes, at some stage in their life cycle, the presence of two types of nuclei, and a unique form of sexual reproduction called ...

Why ciliates are considered more advanced than other protozoans?

The ciliates (phylum Ciliophora) form a natural group distinguishable from other protozoa by a number of specialized features, including the possession of cilia, which are short hair-like processes, at some stage in their life cycle, the presence of two types of nuclei, and a unique form of sexual reproduction called ...

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