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Scientific Name: Eucyclops agilis (Koch, 1838)
Photo: Michelle Brown (GBIF)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Cyclopidae
Description:
Spines are prevalent along the outer edge of the caudal branch. The length of the tail branch is less than 5 times its width. The fifth leg features a noticeable segment adorned with 3 terminal spines or bristles. There are 12 segments on the antennae, with a relatively lengthy caudal branch. The last three antennal segments possess finely serrated hyaline membranes. Females exhibit rows of small spines along the outer edge.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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