Chonotrichida
Chonotrichida (class Ciliatea, subclass Holotrichia) An order of protozoa in which mature individuals lack body cilia but have cilia in the oral region. Immature forms have body cilia. Chonotrichida are found attached to crustaceans in various types of aquatic environment.
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