Animal Phyla/Rotifera
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An unidentified rotifer.
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- Rotifera
- Name Meaning: Wheel bearer
- English Common Name: Rotifers
- Major distinguishing characteristics: Anterior crown of cilia
- Approximate number of species described: about 2000