Stylonychia Video No. 2 This genus belongs to the ciliate order
Hypotrichida whose species are characterized by rows of fused
cilia called cirri on the ventral surface. Stylonychia uses its
cirri to "walk" across a surface as well as for swimming. It is
a common inhabitant of ponds, living in shoreline films where it
preys on smaller organisms. Questions or comments? Send us an
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