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Scientific Name: Diaphanosoma leuchtenbergianum Fischer, 1850
Photo: Valeria Plotnikova (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Ctenopoda
Family: Sididae
Description:
This genus is recognized by its oval shape, which is roughly two times longer than it is wide. The head comprises approximately one-third of the total body length. A notable characteristic of this genus is the absence of a rostrum. Positioned at the front of the head is a sizable compound eye, and the head itself displays a rounded shape.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in rivers in Bangladesh, such as the Halda River.
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish, Marine
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Global IUCN conservation status:
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