Abstract A non-genetic transgenerational inhibitory effect on sexual reproduction has been demonstrated in Brachionus plicatilis relation to environmental predictability. Indeed, clones of this species from more predictable environments do not respond sex-inducing cues during several generations after leaving diapause. Notwithstanding, the molecular basis is still unknown. In work, expression l...

Two Peruvian strains of the genus Brachionus were isolated from impacted coastal wetlands. With an integrative taxonomic view, we described their status, morphological characters, productive parameters, and phylogenetic position. In case both strains, relationship between biometrics parameters obtained with Principal Components Analysis indicated that lorica length was associated longevity, pro...

Several aspects of the response to toxicants using a standardized toxicity test with the freshwater rotifer Brachionus calyciflorus are described. Test animals are obtained by hatching cysts which produce animals of similar age and physiological condition. The acute toxicity of 28 compounds is described with 24-hr LC50's. The LC50's span five orders of magnitude, from silver at 0.008 mg.liter-1...