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The rumen ciliates are a diverse group of protozoa residing in the rumen of ruminant animals. They are primarily found in the orders Entodiniomorphida and Vestibuliferida, playing crucial roles in the digestion and breakdown of feed within the host's rumen, closely intertwined with the host's nutrient absorption.
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