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Definition of rotifer

rotifer

/ˈroʊ.tɪ.fɚ/
ro · ti · fer
Plural:rotifers
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Adjective:rotiferal
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• noun

1

Any microscopic, predominantly freshwater invertebrate animal of the phylum Rotifera, characterized by a ciliated anterior structure (corona) that resembles a rotating wheel when beating and is used for locomotion and feeding.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French rotifère, from Modern Latin Rotifera, composed of Latin rota ('wheel') and -fer ('bearing'), referring to the beating cilia at the front of the body that resemble a rotating wheel.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rotifer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rotifer
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