Hexarthra mira
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Hexarthra mira is a species of the genus Hexarthra from the tribe of the rotifers (Rotatoria). The species was initially called Pedalion mira .
description
The animals reach a size of 160–210 µm, well-nourished giant specimens reach up to 400 µm. They are footless and on the body there are six oar attachments of different lengths with fan-shaped feather bristles. On the rear end there are two ciliate extensions. The animals have two lens eyes .
distribution
The species can be found in planktonic form in lakes and ponds in summer and autumn .
swell
- Heinz Streble , Dieter Krauter : Life in a drop of water. Microflora and microfauna of freshwater. An identification book. 9th, revised and expanded edition. Kosmos, Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-440-08431-0 .
Web links
- Hexarthra mira at Fauna Europaea. Retrieved January 14, 2012