1. A ciliate protozoan of the class Peritricha, typically sessile and bell-shaped, with cilia arranged around the mouth.
Usage: biology; microbiology

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the class Peritricha of ciliate protozoans.
Usage: biology; technical

Examples

• The peritrich attached itself to the substrate using a contractile stalk.
• Under the microscope, the peritrich's bell-shaped body was clearly visible.
• Peritrich ciliates are commonly found in freshwater environments.
• The researcher identified several peritrich species in the water sample.
• Peritrich organisms use their cilia to create feeding currents.