10K views · 539 reactions | A rotifer is playing with algae.  #rotifer #algae #microalgae #Plankton #microscope | Algaholic | Facebook

82K views · 670 reactions | The rotifer's most distinctive feature is the presence of a ciliated structure, called the corona, on the head. The coronal cilia acts like a vaccum and sweeps food into the mouth. #MicroscopicMonday 匿by Martin Kaae Kristiansen (My Microscopic World) | Science Channel | Facebook

33K views · 592 reactions | The name "Rotifer" is derived from the Latin word rota “wheel” and -fer “bearing”, meaning "wheel-bearer". Most rotifers are around 0.1–0.5 mm long and are common in freshwater environments throughout the world, with a few saltwater species. #MicroscopicMonday 匿#EarthMonth | Science Channel | Facebook