^ Gastrotricha

^ Ciliophora (Ciliates)

November 9, 2008

1. Pylum: Ciliophora

Class: Spirotrichia

Genus: Halteria

-found in quiet waters among decaying vegetation or near the bottom

-transparent, round or broadly oval body that has aconspicuous groove at the top. They move in a pringing movement that is smilar to a bouncing ball

-they are omnivores and they feed on a variety of microalgae and smaller protists

2. Phylum: Gastrotricha

Genus: Lepidodermella

-found in bogs, mossy pools, plant choked ditches, and quiet waters

-brownish to transparent, its head has 3 distinct lobes and 2 pairs of tufts. Body is covered in tiny scales and has 2 posterior curved prongs.

-Lack circulatory,respiratory, and skeletal organ systems