Definition of "rotifers" [rotifers]

• Plural form of rotifer. (noun)

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• "Indeed, they are called rotifers, because of their unique way of locomotion."
• "In some of the lower forms, as in rotifers, insects, and crustaceans, are found the most inferior males, often none at all; and, where they do exist, they have no use save as an agent in reproduction."
• "Tiny organisms called rotifers and copepods, meanwhile, consume bacteria, cleaning out pathogens like salmonella."