Definition of Rotifera

1. Noun. A phylum including: rotifers.

Exact synonyms: Phylum Rotifera
Group relationships: Animal Kingdom, Animalia, Kingdom Animalia
Member holonyms: Rotifer
Generic synonyms: Phylum

Definition of Rotifera

1. n. An order of minute worms which usually have one or two groups of vibrating cilia on the head, which, when in motion, often give an appearance of rapidly revolving wheels. The species are very numerous in fresh waters, and are very diversified in form and habits.

Medical Definition of Rotifera

1. An order of minute worms which usually have one or two groups of vibrating cilia on the head, which, when in motion, often give an appearance of rapidly revolving wheels. The species are very numerous in fresh waters, and are very diversified in form and habits. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rotifera

rotely
rotenoid
rotenoids
rotenone
rotenones
rotes
rotework
rotgut
rotguts
rother
rothers
roti
rotifer
rotifera (current term)
rotiferal
rotiferan
rotiferans
rotifers
rotiform
roting
rotini
rotis
rotisserie
rotisseries
rotl
rotls
roto
rotochemical

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