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The Biology of Nematodes, Rotifers, Bryozoans, and Some Minor Phyla

18 minutes 41 seconds

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Microscopic image of several worm-like pond creatures in various coiling formations.

Grab a stocking net and go hunting for fascinating creatures in the nearest pond or moss bed. Microphotography and graphics closely reveal the physical characteristics of nematodes, rotifers, bryozoans, and other minor protist phyla. Discusses digestion, elimination, and reproduction. Highlights their similarities and differences. Notes the human-infecting nematodes: pinworms, hookworms, and trichina.

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