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Scientific Name: Calanus sp. Leach, 1816
Zooplankton : Calanus sp. - -

Photo: Hakai Institute (GBIF)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Calanoida
Family: Calanidae
Description:
The organism’s body is transparent and segmented into five parts. Its size varies from 2 to 3.6 mm. Additionally, it possesses a single pair of antennae.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater, Marine
References:

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

The International Barcode of Life Consortium (2024). International Barcode of Life project (iBOL). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/inygc6 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-10-22. https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/4913130793

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