Brachionus

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Brachionus
Brachionus calyciflorus
Brachionus calyciflorus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Monogononta
Order: Plioma
Family: Brachionidae
Genus: Brachionus
Pallas, 1766
Species

about 30 [1]

Brachionus is a genus of planktonic rotifers that seem to be very resistant against pollution[citation needed].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Brachionus Pallas, 1766. National Institute for Environmental Studies. Retrieved on 2007-06-14.