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  • https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/19%3A_The_Diversity_of_Life/19.01%3A_Eukaryotic_Life/19.1.03%3A_Ciliates
    This page discusses ciliates, complex single-celled protists visible to the naked eye and resembling multicellular organisms. Some biologists propose classifying them as acellular due to their intrica...This page discusses ciliates, complex single-celled protists visible to the naked eye and resembling multicellular organisms. Some biologists propose classifying them as acellular due to their intricate organization. Ciliates have a small diploid micronucleus that contains their genome and a large polyploid macronucleus for gene functions. They reproduce sexually, promoting genetic diversity.

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