Brachionus calyciflorus
Phylum
Rotifera
Class
Monogononta
Order
Ploima
Family
Brachionidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Anteromedian spines have broad base, posterior spines are often present.
Lorica is smooth and transparent; appears as one piece.
Body length is 180 - 570 µm, body width is 124 - 300 µm.
Ecology
Chlorella pyrenoidosa
and bacteria are important food items.
Additional Notes
One of the most frequently encountered species in
Brachionus
.
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