Synchaeta asymmetrica
Phylum
Rotifera
Class
Monogononta
Order
Ploima
Family
Synchaetidae
Distinguishing Characteristics
Foot is large; terminates in two small toes.
Two eyespots clearly separated.
Apical field without cirri.
Ecology
Cold stenotherm.
Additional Notes
Method for mouthpart (trophi) examination
Additional Pictures
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