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Rotifer Diversity

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Testudinella patina (Photo by T. Schröder, R.L. Wallace, E. Walsh)

Wherever water punctuates our arid region, there’s a universe of invisible life. Every pristine spring, mucky cattle tank, and rain-filled hueco is home to a diverse array of microscopic animals. Who are these creatures? And why does the Chihuahuan Desert have a uniquely varied assortment of them?