rotifer

• Substantivo que designa um organismo aquático microscópico multicelular, dotado de um órgão rotatório ciliado usado para alimentação e locomoção, sendo componente do plâncton de água doce.

A noun referring to a minute aquatic multicellular organism that has a ciliated wheel-like organ used for feeding and locomotion, and is a constituent of freshwater plankton.

1. Microscopic aquatic animalC1formalscientific

   A tiny, multicellular aquatic organism that has a ciliated, wheel-like structure near its mouth used for feeding and movement; commonly found in freshwater plankton.

   Animal aquático microscópico

   • Rotifers are essential components of freshwater ecosystems.
   • Under the microscope, the rotifer's wheel-like organ was clearly visible.
   • Scientists study rotifers to understand aquatic food webs.