Monday, April 21, 2025

The Guardian's Invertebrate of the Year for 2025

 


Below are the top ten candidates selected from over 2 thousand nominations:


I decided to nominate the bdelloid rotifer and found my candidate in the top ten! 


The rotifer didn't win the top designation of Invertebrate of the Year; that went to the charismatic tardigrade. That's ok; the tiny rotifer got its brief recognition. Hail the resilient rotiter!