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Lecture 16-Rotifers.pdf - Classes at U. of L.

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Lorica divided into plaques, 6 anterior spines and 1 or 2 posterior spines, foot<br />

absent--Ker<strong>at</strong>ella<br />

The length <strong>of</strong> rotifer spines increase during the summer months (cyclomorphosis), and<br />

they are generally though <strong>of</strong> as anti-pred<strong>at</strong>or devices and projections th<strong>at</strong> slow sinking

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