Biciliate

/baɪˈsɪlieɪt/ adjective

Having two cilia (hair-like structures on cells); characterized by or containing two cilium-like appendages.

From 'bi-' meaning two, combined with 'ciliate' (from Latin 'cilium' meaning eyelash or hair-like structure). This biological term emerged in the 19th century as microscopy allowed scientists to observe cellular structures.

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