You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face

Say hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey.
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All is not so quiet in the microscopic world. Sometimes it sounds like bvvvrrr, or at least it should. Say hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey. How's that for a cut above? Right? Alright fine just check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more!

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