Animal Phyla/Rotifera

An unidentified rotifer.

• Rotifera
• Name Meaning: Wheel bearer
• English Common Name: Rotifers
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Anterior crown of cilia
• Approximate number of species described: about 2000

Quiz

• Rotifera Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Rotifera at Wikipedia
• Rotifera at Tree of Life
• Rotifera at Encyclopedia of Life