ROTIFER


Meaning of ROTIFER in English

[ 'rəʊtɪfə ]

■ noun Zoology a minute multicellular aquatic animal of the phylum Rotifera, having a characteristic wheel-like ciliated organ used in swimming and feeding.

Origin

from mod. L. Rotifera , from L. rota 'wheel' + ferre 'to bear'.

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