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Scientific Name: Closterium ehrenbergii Meneghini ex Ralfs, 1848
Photo: lamawebber (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Charophyta
Class: Zygnematophyceae
Order: Desmidiales
Family: Closteriaceae
Description:
This unicellular desmid features elongated cells that taper at both ends. They typically exhibit a crescent-shaped form, although straight shapes are infrequent. The cell wall may appear smooth or may be adorned with thin longitudinal striae or large pores. Each cell contains two chloroplasts housing numerous pyrenoids. Asexual reproduction occurs through binary fission, while sexual reproduction involves conjugation to produce a hypnozoite.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Common in lakes, ponds, and slow-flowing streams.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:
Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 485 p.
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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