Synchaeta grandis
Phylum
Rotifera
Class
Monogononta
Order
Ploima
Family
Synchaetidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Largest of the genus
Synchaeta
(400 - 600 µm)
Single eyespot
Two pedal glands fused near the toes
Ecology
Additional Notes
Method for mouthpart (trophi) examination
Additional Pictures
Quicktime Movies
synchaeta1.mov
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Synchaeta
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