Rotifer, light micrograph

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Differential interference contrast (DIC) light micrograph of a rotifer. Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms. They use hair-like cilia surrounding their mouth to trap food particles.

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Photo credit: © FRANK FOX/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: -, animal, aquatic, biological, biology, contrast, dic, differential, interference, light, lm, micrograph, microorganism, microscopic, nature, rotifer, rotifera, rotifers