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Scientific Name: Chlorococcum infusionum (Schrank) Meneghini, 1842
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Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Chlorophyceae
Order: Chlamydomonadales
Family: Chlorococcaceae
Description:
Chlorococcum infusionum is a spherical to oval-shaped green alga with cells ranging from 5 to 20 micrometers in diameter. Each cell has a thin cellulose cell wall and contains one or more cup-shaped or lobed chloroplasts responsible for photosynthesis. Some cells may possess pyrenoids. Reproduction occurs through both asexual (cell division) and sexual (gamete fusion) means. It inhabits freshwater environments like ponds and lakes, contributing to ecosystem productivity and serving as a food source.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
These organisms are commonly found in freshwater environments in temperate regions, such as ponds, lakes, and pools.
Environment:
Freshwater
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