A rotifer of the order monogononta, this rotifer has a beautiful lorica shell in a triangular prism shape. In this video of it feeding among moss, it shows its swimming ability aswell.
Wow, the feeding behavior doesn't seem particularly different from that of my cats! The behavior of reaching out to grab food and then retracting back to feed must have a ridiculously long pedigree.
Wow, the feeding behavior doesn't seem particularly different from that of my cats! The behavior of reaching out to grab food and then retracting back to feed must have a ridiculously long pedigree.
scythiconatron 1 year ago
never seen one with shell and spurs :)
musgun 3 years ago
Amazing video!! thanks so much!
gibcote 4 years ago
great videomicrocopyjob!!
planktonnurd 4 years ago
very nice video of a rotifer
byronw14850 4 years ago
Great videomicroscopy-- took a bunch of skill to keep following the thing!
meanelvis 5 years ago