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!