2. Phylum: RotiferaPhylum: Rotifera
ī§ Range in size from .1 to 3 mm long andRange in size from .1 to 3 mm long and
are found in most freshwater, some areare found in most freshwater, some are
marine.marine.
ī§ Usually solitary, free-swimming animalsUsually solitary, free-swimming animals
4. CharacteristicsCharacteristics
ī§ Triploblastic, bilateralTriploblastic, bilateral
symmetry,symmetry,
unsegmented,unsegmented,
pseudocoelomatepseudocoelomate
ī§ Anterior end withAnterior end with
ciliated organ calledciliated organ called
coronacorona
ī§ Posterior end withPosterior end with
toes and adhesivetoes and adhesive
glandsglands