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Scientific Name: Dolichospermum planctonicum (Brunnthaler) Wacklin, L.Hoffmann & Komárek, 2009

Synonym: Anabaena planctonica (Brunnthaler, 1903) (Currently unaccepted)

Phytoplankton : Dolichospermum planctonicum

Photo: sharpthorn (iNaturalist)

Classification:
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Cyanobacteria
Class: Cyanophyceae
Order: Nostocales
Family: Aphanizomenonaceae
Description:
Colonies of Dolichospermum planctonicum develop in clustered filaments composed of chains of multiple cells. The cells themselves are typically cylindrical or barrel-shaped. In these chains, the end cells are notably longer than the cells in the middle of the chain and may appear hyaline, resembling a glass-like appearance.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
These organisms primarily inhabit freshwater environments.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Affan A, Jewel AS, Haque M, Khan S, Lee JB (2005) Seasonal cycle of phytoplankton in aquaculture ponds in Bangladesh. Algae, 20(1), 43-52

Other References:

iNaturalist (2008) Dolichospermum planctonicum. https://www.inaturalist.org. Accessed 14 June 2029

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