Rotifer colony. Light micrograph of a colony of Conochilus hippocrepis rotifer worms. The colony is composed of between 50 and 100 individual worms,attached at the base of their feet,with their bodies radiating outwards from a common centre,as seen here. Hair-like cilia on the head of each worm catch food particles suspended in the water and pass them to the mouth. The colony is free-swimming: coordinated beating of the cilia propels it through the water. Magnification unknown | |
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