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Rotifera

Rotifera Meaning & Definition
Rotifera Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rotifera?

[n] a phylum including: rotifers

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rotifera: phylum Rotifera

Related Terms | Find terms related to Rotifera:

See Also | animal kingdom | Animalia | kingdom Animalia | phylum | rotifer

Rotifera In Webster's Dictionary

\Ro*tif"e*ra\, n.; pl. [NL., from L. rota ? wheel + ferre to bear.] (Zo["o]l.) An order of minute worms which usually have one or two groups of vibrating cilia on the head, which, when in motion, often give an appearance of rapidly revolving wheels. The species are very numerous in fresh waters, and are very diversified in form and habits.

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