PERITRICHA
\pˌɛɹɪtɹˈɪt͡ʃə], \pˌɛɹɪtɹˈɪtʃə], \p_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_tʃ_ə]\
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A division of ciliated Infusoria having a circle of cilia around the oral disk and sometimes another around the body. It includes the vorticellas. See Vorticella.
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Snake's-head
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