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Scientific Name: Brachionus donneri Brehm, 1951
Zooplankton : Brachionus donneri

Photo: natthawut (iNaturalist)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Eurotatoria
Order: Ploima
Family: Brachionidae
Description:
A distinguishing characteristic of Brachionus donneri is its lorica, an external shell composed of two distinct plates. The upper plate forms a calyx-like structure over the head region, while the lower plate is elliptical and covers the remainder of the body. This lorica serves to offer both structural support and protection to the rotifer. Brachionus donneri possesses a highly developed digestive system, featuring an elongated pharynx and a muscular stomach. Furthermore, its reproductive system is well-developed, comprising a pair of ovaries and testes situated in the posterior region of the body.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in rivers in Bangladesh, such as the Halda River.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Islam MS, Azadi MA, Nasiruddin M, Islam T (2022) Checklist of Zooplankton of the Halda River, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Journal of Bioresource Management, 9(1), 11

Other References:

Mojumder IA, Kibria MM, Bhuyan MS (2020) A baseline taxonomic study of zooplankton in the lower Halda River, Bangladesh. Global J. Zoology, 5

Islam MS, Azadi MA, Nasiruddin M, Isla, MS (2020) Zooplankton abundance, diversity and its relationship with physicochemical parameters of three ponds in Chittagong University campus, Bangladesh. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 8(3), 626-632

Bhuyan MS, Sharif MAS, Islam MM, Mojumder IA, Das M, Islam SM (2020) Fresh/river water zooplankton in Bangladesh: a critical review. Environmental Analysis & Ecology Studies, 7(2), 000658

iNaturalist (2008) Brachionus donneri. https://www.inaturalist.org. Accessed 29 February 2024.

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