Conceptually similarSPLBdelloid rotifer, SEMSS2674864ST4678Rights ManagedSPLBdelloid rotifer, SEMSS2646138SS9806Rights ManagedSPLBdelloid rotifer, SEMSS2646139SS9807Rights ManagedSPLBdelloid rotifer, SEMSS2646140SS9808Rights ManagedSPLPhilodina rotifer, light micrographSS2555974SQ8744Rights ManagedSPLPhilodina rotifer, light micrographSS2555976SQ8747Rights ManagedSPLPhilodina rotifer, light micrographSS2555977SQ8748Rights ManagedSPLPhilodina rotifer, light micrographSS2555978SQ8749Rights ManagedSPLRotifer feeding, light micrographSS2555981SQ8752Rights ManagedView AllView more with similar tones Bdelloid rotifer, SEMLicense type:Rights ManagedUnique identifier:SS2674865Legacy Identifier:ST4679Description:Bdelloid rotifer. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the retracting foot of a bdelloid rotifer (class Bdelloidea). Rotifers (phylum Rotifera) are microscopic aquatic animals that are related to roundworms. Bdelloids are a class of rotifer found in freshwater and moist soil. They are of interest because males are not present within the species, and females reproduce exclusively by parthenogenesis (without fertilization). Each individual has paired gonads. Despite the fact that they have been asexual for millions of years, they have diversified into more than 300 species and are fairly similar to other sexually-reproducing rotifer species. Magnification: x4000 when printed 10 centimeters wide.Credit:Steve Gschmeissner / Science SourceSize:4572px × 3891px (~50 MB)Restrictions:No Sale through SubagentsGet PricingHow Will The Visual Be Used?ShareKeywords:animal-aquatic-asexual reproduction-bdelloid-bdelloidea-biology-C015/3274-C0153274-close-up-detail-female-foot-free-swimming-freshwater-invertebrate-invertebrates-microbiological-microorganism-micro-organism-microorganisms-micro-organisms-motile-nature-parthenogenesis-parthenogenetic-plankton-planktonic-rear-retracted-rotifer-roundworm-scanning electron microscope-sem-Wildlife-zoologyModel release:N/AParent folder:SPL FTP 130507-13
