rotifera

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rotifera

A student observes a rotifera under a microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A phylum of microscopic or near-microscopic pseudocoelomate aquatic animals: "Rotifera" is the scientific name for a phylum of mostly freshwater invertebrates commonly known as rotifers. They are characterized by a ciliated, wheel-like structure at their anterior end used for feeding and locomotion.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The water sample was teeming with Rotifera, indicating good water quality.
    • Rotifera are an important part of the zooplankton, serving as food for many small aquatic animals.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used with a capital 'R' when referring to the formal phylum name.
    • The phylum Rotifera is divided into three classes: Bdelloidea, Monogononta, and Seisonidea.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rotifer (n): The common name for any individual organism belonging to the phylum Rotifera.
    • A single rotifer is barely visible to the naked eye.
Synonyms
  • Wheel animalcules: An older, descriptive common name for rotifers, referring to their rotating, wheel-like crown of cilia.
rotifera

A student observes a rotifera under a microscope.

Noun
  1. a phylum including: rotifers

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