Phylum Rotifera (Noun)
Meaning
A phylum including: rotifers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The phylum Rotifera is a group of small, spinning animals that are found in freshwater environments around the world.
- Rotifers are a type of invertebrate animal that belongs to the phylum Rotifera, characterized by the presence of a ciliated corona.
- The phylum Rotifera is thought to have evolved over 500 million years ago, during the Cambrian period.
- Some species of rotifers in the phylum Rotifera are able to survive in extreme environments, such as high-salinity lakes and acidic bogs.
- The phylum Rotifera is an important part of the aquatic food chain, serving as a food source for many species of fish and invertebrates.