Hexarthra mira
Phylum
Rotifera
Class
Monogononta
Order
Flosculariaceae
Family
Hexarthridae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Ecology
Major food source is detritus and associated bacteria.
Occurs spring through fall with peak abundance in summer.
Additional Notes
Other species reported:
H. intermedia
; reported in lakes in northeastern Michigan.
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