1. Ciliophora
By Anne Chien 11C

2. Features
Phylum
Domain: Eukarya; Kingdom: Chromalveolata; Superphylum: Alveolata
Classified under Protozoa or Protista
Large single cells, some as big as 2mm in length
Covered with cilia
One of the most common and important groups of protists
Found in water
Most are heterotrophs
Reproduce asexually

3. Cell Structure
Have two sorts of nuclei: a small, diploid micronucleus (reproduction) and a large, polyploid macronucleus (general cell regulation

4. Example
Oxytricha trifallax
Covered with hairlike structure (cilia)

5. Work Cited Page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciliate
trifallax/