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

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lorica with 3 very long anterior projecting spines and one long<br />

posteriorly projecting spine-- Kellicottia<br />

Female Kellicotia releasing an egg<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> reduce<br />

sinking r<strong>at</strong>e.

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