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suctoria

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Main Entry: Suc·to·ria
Pronunciation: "s&k-'tOr-E-&
Function: noun plural
: a class of complex protozoans (subphylum Ciliophora) whichin the mature form are fixed to the substrate, lack locomotor organelles or a mouth, and obtain food through specialized suctorial tentacles
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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