Brachionus variabilis
Phylum
Rotifera
Class
Monogononta
Order
Ploima
Family
Brachionidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Anterolateral spines about
equal in length
to anterointermediate spines
Anteromedian spines not strongly divergent
Small
truncated protuberance
lies over foot opening
Stout posterior spines may be present
Ecology
Rare
Additional Pictures