Ciliate and Flagellate

Ciliate

Ciliate noun - A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell.
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Flagellate and ciliate are semantically related. in minute organism topic. In some cases you can use "Flagellate" instead a noun "Ciliate".

Flagellate

Flagellate noun - A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals.
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Synonyms for Flagellate

Ciliate and flagellate are semantically related. You can use "Ciliate" instead a noun "Flagellate".
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