Ciliary Locomotion in Paramoecium | Protozoa

In this article we will discuss about Ciliary Locomotion in Paramoecium:- 1. Introduction to Paramoecium 2. Orientation of Cilia in Paramoecium 3. Structure of a Cilium 4. Role of Cilia in Locomotion. Introduction to Paramoecium: Paramoecium is the fastest moving orga­nism of all protozoans found in fresh water ponds. It possesses cilia or compound ciliary structures as locomotors and food-capturing [...]