How do ciliated protozoans obtain their food?

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Paramecium possesses a gullet, a cavity that extends outward from its cell surface. The coordinated movement of cilia along its body directs water, which is rich in food particles, into this gullet. This mechanism is essential for the organism's feeding process. A video was shared that provides further visual detail on how this feeding process occurs, enhancing understanding of Paramecium's feeding behavior.
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I read this in a website
"Paramecium has a cavity(gullet) that protrudes outside of the cell surface.The Co-ordinated movement of the rows of cilia causes the water laden with food to be steered into the gullet."
Can someone elaborate on that ?
 
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Here is a neat video showing more detail about what happens: .
 
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Geofleur said:
Here is a neat video showing more detail about what happens: .

That was useful.Thank you !
 
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