Floscularia Sp. Rotifer
by Rogelio Moreno/science Photo Library
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Floscularia Sp. Rotifer
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Rogelio Moreno/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Floscularia sp., light micrograph. Floscularia is a genus of rotifers, small aquatic multicellular animals related to roundworms. They are usually freshwater organisms though a few marine species are known. Floscularia sp. forms a protective tube (orange) and captures food particles using water currents created by the beating of its hair-like cilia. Microscopic contrast technique: differential interference contrast.
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September 23rd, 2018
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