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Scientific Name: Cyclotella sp. (F.T. Kützing) A. de Brébisson, 1838
Photo: EcoA_nladiatoms_2012 (flickr)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Thalassiosirales
Family: Stephanodiscaceae
Description:
This tiny centric diatom boasts cells. Its valves take on a short, drum-like shape. On the circular valve surface, rows of areolae extend from a clear central region. These cells may occasionally feature lengthy chitinous bristles. Each cell contains numerous disc-shaped plastids, and the organism reproduces sexually through male and female gametes.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Most often found in freshwater environments, but can also be found in brackish and marine habitats
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish, Marine
Main References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Other Information
