Rotifers under the microscope

Rotifers are microscopic animals found in aquatic environments all around the world. The name Rotifer comes the Latin words "wheel bearers" for the crown of cilia on their head, called the corona. The cilia on the corona beat to create a vortex that draws in food for the rotifer to eat, which consist of dead organic matter, algae, protozoa and organisms small enough to fit in its mouth. In some species, The corona can also be used to propel the rotifer forward and help it swim.

The magnification of each clip is shown in the bottom right hand corner.

[knutholt]

They are microscopic, but in many ways very advanced multicellular organisms.

[OtterLakeFlutes]

Neato! When I was a child, I saw little, foggy orbs in the lake water, so I placed one under the beginners' microscope. Instead of being a true sphere, it was a 3D star made out of many elongated objects connected in the center. To my amazement, one of these many "cigars" would break free, swim away, and be replaced by another that would swim up and fill the gap in the star/group. They were rotifers doing some rare thing I only caught twice, connecting up like this (mating?). My biology teacher identified them and was delighted to have be bring two large pickle jars of them in to share, look at, and keep alive for a bit until releasing them again. They're quite hearty.

[yjsnmri]

your videos are always so calming and help me remember that theres more to life than day to day problems

[MrWhiteav]

Man that last clip was incredible, to see those vortex’s the rotifer generates 😍. Subbed!

[martinavaslovik]

Very good work! I've seen some rotifers also, but they were not moving like that. Been busy looking for tardigrades, but came across a few apparent rotifers. Now I have to find one like yours!

[Zaloomination]

I found my first Rotifer tonight! this is my favorite video showing off the amazing feeding mechanisms.

[toychica]

At first sight I thought that was an astrounout

[ShirtlessMenNetwork]

Very well done video to show their anatomy and relative size, as well as how they "eat." I had never heard of or seen these creatures until I recently took a sample of lake water under a microscope and filmed some myself, then set about to researching them to discover their name and habits. That research also brought me to your video, which does a great job of demonstrating their characteristics. I appreciate your posting it.

[ek]

Also known as wheel animals, rotifers are common in rivers, lakes, puddles and gutters. They are among the smallest animals that exist. Rotifers feed on protozoans and other tiny lifeforms, which they catch by beating a crown of cilia to draw water into their mouths. In dry times, rotifers are dormant. Once in this state they can stay inactive for many years.

[robloxplayx]

When they move they look like worms moving

[DenaturedProtein]

Thanks a lot!
Learnt a lot (as compared to school practicals 😂)

[diatomsarewonderful]

Some very nice shots of a Mastax there! Lovely rotiferology!...

[GandalfsTrouserpress]

Congratulations on your video.
Very clear, music not too overpowering, very useful captions.
My microscope was not in the same league and I sold it on.
If I didn't have floaters in my eyes I would replace it but they get in the way.
So videos like yours are a better option for me.
I was surprised at how quickly Bdellids? move around when I was viewing them.
They would shoot out of view quite quickly..
It didn't seem to me that the moving cilliae could provide that level of acceleration.
So I thought it must be jet type propulsion through the anus.
But it seems this is not possible.
Very interesting beasties.

[lunaz]

this video inspired me to be less sessile, but as i inch my way around i may still put things that are too large to fit in my mouth in.

[whobitmyname]

Now picture it 10 feet tall, staring you in the face.

You're welcome.

[ChemPlayz]

Ive seen Rotifers under my microscope and trust me, they look fantastic.

[andreisabe]

They create a vortex to suck their food!! Like me! What an amazing video!!!

[jaysoo]

Oh my gosh, do you have any proales reinhardti footage? Their my favorite animal.

[genevabuerer]

The music for this could not be more perfect

[Cherie]

fanstastic, very clean and nicely presented👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌, thank you so much