Question

Define conjugation with reference to ciliates. Give two examples.

Answer 1

4. Define conjugation with reference to ciliates. Give two examples.

A: a)

Temporary union of two senile ciliates of different mating types for the

exchange of micro nuclear material is known as conjugation.

e.g.: Paramoecium, Vorticella.

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Answer 2

Definition of conjugation with reference to ciliates :

• Conjugation refers to the mode of sexual reproduction which occurs mostly in organisms such as bacteria, cilia etc.

• When conjugation occurs between two ciliates which have different matting processes, it is called as conjugation in ciliates.  

• As a result of such type of conjugation, the exchange of nuclear material takes place between two species involved in matting.  

• Such type of conjugation is seen in paramecium and Vorticella.