BM Gallery-Kellicottia Whirling Animals Kellicottia is most often found in lake plankton. The side view shows a female with an egg. The top view shows its long spines characteristic of the species. Spines are an adaptation for living in the plankton where they stabalize the organism, slow its sink rate, and offer protection from predators . This material may be copied for use in student classroom projects and reports.
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