Suctoria \Suc*to"ri*a\, n. pl. [NL. See {Suction}.] (Zool.)
1. An order of Infusoria having the body armed with somewhat
stiff, tubular processes which they use as suckers in
obtaining their food. They are usually stalked.
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2. Same as {Rhizocephala}.
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