Ciliophora is a phylum of single-celled organisms known as ciliates, which are characterized by the presence of hair-like structures called cilia. These cilia are used for movement and feeding. Ciliates are found in various aquatic environments, including freshwater, marine, and moist terrestrial habitats. They are diverse in shape and size, and many have complex cellular structures, including specialized organelles. Ciliophora plays important roles in ecological systems, particularly in the microbial food web.
