'Suctoria' definitions:

Definition of 'Suctoria'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Same as Rhizocephala. [1913 Webster]