philodina

/fɪˈlɒdɪnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, free-swimming rotifers, typically found in freshwater environments.

“The biologist studied the behavior of philodina in the pond’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • microcrustacean
  • rotifer

Antonyms

  • macrocrustacean
  • vertebrate