Key to British Freshwater Rotifera - SP38

A Key to the Freshwater Planktonic and Semi-Planktonic Rotifera of the British Isles. This guide offers detailed insight into some of the most abundant freshwater animals within Britain and Ireland. It is intended for individuals unfamiliar with the structure and behavior of rotifers and so, is based as much as possible on the morphological characteristics that are easiest to notice, observe and compare. Included is comprehensive morphological information alongside an extensive key, complete with exceptionally detailed & labelled illustrations. There is a separate key included for male rotifera as their presence is much more seasonally influenced. It also includes likely locations of each species so as to offer further assistance in the successful identification of rotifera found in Britain and Ireland. Should the reader wish to become well-versed in the species of freshwater rotifer, this guide is a fundamental option in doing so.

Author: R.M. Pontin

Published By: FBA, 1978

Format: Softcover, size A5, 178 pages

ISBN: 9780900386336