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Scientific Name: Ankistrodesmus falcatus (Corda) Ralfs, 1848
Phytoplankton : Ankistrodesmus falcatus

Photo: Proyecto Agua (flickr)

Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Chlorophyceae
Order: Sphaeropleales
Family: Selenastraceae
Description:
Ankistrodesmus falcatus is a green algae species characterized by its elongated and curved cells, resembling a sickle or falcate shape. Typically measuring between 20-50 micrometers in length and 5-10 micrometers in width, these cells can form loose colonies or exist individually. Each cell features a thin, smooth cell wall and contains one or more chloroplasts aligned along its length. Reproduction primarily occurs through binary fission, though sexual reproduction is less common. Ankistrodesmus falcatus thrives in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, where it contributes to ecosystem dynamics through photosynthesis and serves as a vital component of the aquatic food chain.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Most often found in freshwater environments.
Environment:
Freshwater
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