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The word "rotifer" is derived from a Latin word meaning "wheel-bearer, due to the corona around the mouth that in motion resemble a wheel (though the organ does not actually rotate).

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Do rotifers harm humans?

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How did rotifers get their name?

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Is a rotifers a consumer producer?

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How many cells does rotifers have?

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Is a rotifers a microscopic or macroscopic organism?

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