Journey Through the Body of a Rotifer

The video explores the fascinating world of rotifers, microscopic animals often overshadowed by tardigrades. It highlights their resilience, including surviving 24,000 years in permafrost, and delves into their anatomy, feeding mechanisms, and reproductive strategies. The video also discusses the diversity among rotifer species and their unique adaptations, such as the corona and trophy. Despite their lack of popularity, rotifers are intricate living machines with much to offer in terms of biological inspiration.

How do male rotifers differ in their reproductive strategy compared to females?

What adaptations do planktonic rotifers have for their lifestyle?

Discuss the implications of the discovery of ancient rotifers frozen in permafrost.