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Scientific Name: Characium rostratum Reinhard ex Printz, 1914
Photo: mnold1 (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Chlorophyceae
Order: Sphaeropleales
Family: Characiaceae
Description:
Characium rostratum is a spindle-shaped green alga belonging to the Desmidiaceae family. It has cells with a structured cellulose cell wall and contains ribbon-like chloroplasts responsible for photosynthesis. Reproduction occurs through binary fission and sexual conjugation. Commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and lakes, Characium rostratum plays a crucial role as a primary producer, contributing to nutrient cycling and supporting aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
This species is commonly found in both freshwater and brackish water environments.
Environment:
Freshwater
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DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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