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Scientific Name: Aphanocapsa litoralis Hansgirg, 1892
Photo: srhoa (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Chroococcales
Family: Microcystaceae
Description:
Aphanocapsa litoralis is a small cyanobacterium with spherical or slightly oval cells, each about 1 to 2 micrometers in diameter. It forms colonies embedded in a mucilaginous matrix and has a blue-green coloration due to its pigments. Found in freshwater environments, it plays an essential role in primary production and serves as a food source for various microorganisms and small aquatic organisms.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
This species is commonly found in both freshwater, brackish water and marine environments.
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish, Marine
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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