Archive | Phylum Rotifera

An Example of Phylum Rotifera: Brachionus

In this article we will discuss about Brachionus:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Brachionus 2. External Structures of Brachionus 3. Body Wall and Body Cavity 4. Digestive System 5. Circulatory System 6. Excretory System 7. Nervous System 8. Reproductive System 9. Development. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Brachionus External Structures of Brachionus Body Wall and Body Cavity of Brachionus Digestive [...]

By Khusboo Jain|2016-05-27T11:34:36+00:00May 27, 2016|Phylum Rotifera|Comments Off

Phylum Rotifera: Taxonomic History, Characteristics and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Rotifera:- 1. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera 2. Characteristics of the Phylum Rotifera 3. Classification 4. Affinities. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera: 1. Leeuwenhock (1703) first discovered rotifers with his newly invented microscopes. 2. Linnaeus and Lamarck regarded rotifers as protozoa. 3. Ehrenberg (1838) also placed rotifers in a distinct class under [...]

By Khusboo Jain|2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Phylum Rotifera|Comments Off