Vorticella (Vorticella sp.) is a ciliate protist. The cilia are the tiny hairs attached to the bell-shaped head. These enable the vorticella to move.

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Vorticella (Vorticella sp.) is a ciliate protist. The cilia are the tiny hairs attached to the bell-shaped head. These enable the vorticella to move. Each cell has a stalk which serves as an anchor point and coils defensively when disturbed.

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