Journey to the Microcosmos: These Rotifers Glue Themselves Together
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The video "Journey to the Microcosmos: These Rotifers Glue Themselves Together" highlights the fascinating world of rotifers, tiny multicellular organisms that exhibit unique colonial behavior. The video illustrates that while not all of the over 2,000 species of rotifers exhibit this behavior, some form colonies by secreting a cement-like substance that binds them together. It delves into the evolutionary significance of colony formation, drawing parallels with other organisms like Bryozoa and coral. The rotifers' capabilities include generating currents to gather food, increasing survival rates by forming conspicuous groups too large for predators to consume, and reinforcing their bonds against environmental forces. This video is of educational importance as it gives insights into microcosmos cooperation and the biological processes in play, emphasizing the eco-dynamics essential for understanding biodiversity and evolution, suitable for school-level biology discussions.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 25 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Cells, Ecology, Evolution, Microbiology, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2022
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
- Writer: Lori Wilson
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