Brachionus calyciflorus

The crest - rotifer ( Brachionus calyciflorus ) is a species in the genus Brachionus from the strain of rotifers ( Rotifera ). B. calcyflorus shows cyclical parthenogenesis (sexual and asexual reproduction ), a transition to obligate parthenogenesis is possible. The rotifer is also used in biological research due to this property.

Morphology

The foot is long and flexible. Anterior are four spines, posterior, there are 0-2 spines. Males are smaller than females. Subspecies are, for example, B. c. var pala and B. c. var dorcas.

Ecology

Brachionus calyciflorus is planktonic widespread in lakes and smaller bodies of water.