Bdelloid rotifer
Classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Superclass: Eurotaria
Class
Bdelloidea are a class of rotifers. There are over 450 species of bdelloid rotifers distinguished by their morphology. This includes species such as Adineta ricciae, Rotaria rotatoria, and Philodina acuticornis.
Description and Significance
Appearance:
Bdelloid rotifers are microscopic organisms that are usually between 150 to 750 µm long. Their bodies are made up of three main regions: head, trunk, and foot. Usually, bdelloids have a well developed corona that is divided into two parts on a retractable head. Bdelloid rotifers can only be identified by eye while they are alive in order to see how they feed and crawl, which are their defining characteristics for classification.
Habitat:
Significance:
describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
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Author
Page authored by Larynn Hall, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at IndianaUniversity.