What is the habitat of ciliophora?

Ciliophora, commonly known as ciliates, primarily inhabit aquatic environments, including freshwater, marine, and brackish waters. They can also be found in moist soil and decaying organic matter. These microorganisms thrive in diverse habitats, often living in symbiotic relationships with other organisms or as free-living predators, feeding on bacteria, algae, and other small protists. Their adaptability allows them to occupy various ecological niches.