Kellicottia bostoniensis
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Kellicottia bostoniensis is a species of the genus Kellicottia from the tribe of the rotifers (Rotatoria). K. bostoniensis is widespread in planktonic lakes. The long thorns are striking. Originally native to North America and Sweden, the species is invasive in Germany and some other parts of Europe.
Similar species
Individual evidence
- ↑ Heinz Streble , Dieter Krauter : Life in the water drop. Microflora and microfauna of freshwater. An identification book. 10th edition. Kosmos, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 3-440-10807-4 .
Web links
- Kellicottia bostoniensis in the Encyclopedia of Life . (English).
- Kellicottia bostoniensis. In: unh.edu. cfb.unh.edu, accessed August 11, 2017 .