Peritrich Ciliates Masters of Long-Range Snacking

The video explores the history and function of cilia, starting with early observations by Anthony Van Levenhuk. It discusses the role of cilia in movement and feeding, particularly in peritrichous ciliates like Vorticella. The lifecycle of these ciliates, including their sessile and mobile stages, is explained. The video also covers the ecological interactions of ciliates with other organisms and their evolutionary aspects.

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