Branches On The Tree Of Life: Rotifers And Nematodes

A spherical organism only partly in focus. Long leg-like protrusions with bulges at the end. Caption: These colonial rotifers secrete a jellylike substance

The diversity of rotifers is stunning, and many different species are overviewed. Planktonic rotifers have special adaptations for open water life. Nematodes (roundworms) include a number of important human parasites, seldom seen but easily found. Tree moss, leaf litter, and compost piles swarm with nematodes.

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  • Branches On The Tree Of Life: Rotifers And Nematodes

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Biomedia Associates
    Length:
    16 minutes