Kellicottia longispina, a Rotifer

ralfwagner · Post by **ralfwagner** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:37 am

Hello,

this one is living in the plankton and comes with very long spines.

- Overall view

- Closeup with eyespot

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:43 am

Beautiful images
Curious rotifer
Francisco

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:54 am

Can Kellicottia bostononiensis located outside North America?
Francisco

ralfwagner · Post by **ralfwagner** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:59 am

fpelectronica wrote:Can Kellicottia bostononiensis located outside North America?
Francisco

Yes, it is reported to spread itself in Germany via the river Elbe, starting from Hamburg. It is also located in Sweden.

fpelectronica · Post by **fpelectronica** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:44 pm

Thanks for your information Ralf
Expected Kellicottia bostoniensis shortly to Spain. We have good sun, good food and great beaches

Francisco