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Scientific Name: Aphanocapsa holsatica (Lemmermann) G.Cronberg & Komárek, 1994
Synonym: Microcystis holsatica (Lemmermann) Lemmermann, 1907 (Currently unaccepted)
Photo: nclercin (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Chroococcales
Family: Microcystaceae
Description:
Distinguished by petite cells containing gas-filled vesicles, these organisms typically organize into colonies. Beginning in a spherical form, these colonies lose coherence and transform into perforated or irregular shapes over time. The colonies are held together by a dense mucilage, consisting of complex polysaccharide compounds. The protoplast within the cells has a light blue-green coloration, which may appear dark or brown.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
These organisms are commonly found in freshwater environments and are categorized as free-floating algae.
Environment:
Freshwater, Marine
Main References:
Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 485 p.
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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