Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
the Last Week after Epiphany
There are 45 days til Easter!
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Cilia

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Cigoli
Next Entry
Ciliata
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(plural of Lat. cilium, eyelash), in biology, the threadlike processes by the vibration of which many lowly organisms, or the male reproductive cells of higher organisms, move through water.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Cilia'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​c/cilia.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile