Brachionus

Brachionus
Brachionus calyciflorus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Monogononta
Order: Ploima
Family: Brachionidae
Genus: Brachionus
Pallas, 1766
Type species
Brachionus calyciflorus
Pallas, 1766
Synonyms
List
  • Arthracanthus Schmarda, 1854
  • Arthrocanthus Schmarda, 1859
  • Dadayus Gallagher, 1957
  • Noteus Ehrenberg, 1830
  • Schizocerca Daday, 1883
  • Tricalama Bory de St. Vincent, 1826

Brachionus is a genus of planktonic rotifers occurring in freshwater, alkaline and brackish water.

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