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Scientific Name: Asplanchnopus multiceps (Schrank, 1793)
Photo: plingfactory (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Eurotatoria
Order: Ploima
Family: Asplanchnidae
Description:
The organism has a transparent, thin, and sack-shaped body. Its posterior portion constitutes approximately two-thirds of its overall length. A slim neck separates the distinct head from the abdomen. There are no protrusions or humps along its body. A circular apical band of cilia adorns the head crest. Reproduction occurs through asexual methods. It features a double dorsal antenna and lateral structures.
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
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