Rotifer, light micrograph. Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms. They use hair-like cilia surroun

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Rotifer, light micrograph. 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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