noun
- A class of ciliate protozoans having cilia arranged in a ring around the mouth or anterior end.
Usage: biology; plural form; singular is peritrich; technical term used in microbiology and zoology
Examples
- Peritricha are commonly found in freshwater environments and are often studied in microbiology courses.
- The peritricha use their characteristic ring of cilia to create water currents for feeding.
- Under the microscope, peritricha display a distinctive crown-like arrangement of cilia.
- Many species of peritricha are sessile, attaching themselves to surfaces in aquatic habitats.