Rotifer. Light microscope footage of a Collotheca sp. rotifer. Rotifers are aquatic multicellular animals related to roundworms. They are usually freshwater organisms though a few marine species are known. Collotheca species secrete transparent mucous tubes into which they can retreat when disturbed. The long, hair-like cilia surrounding the rotifer's mouth are used to trap food particles. Filmed with phase contrast illumination. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gross, Roland |
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