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Scientific Name: Drepanothrix dentata Gosse, 1851
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Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Diplostraca
Family: Macrothricidae
Description:
The dorsal plate of this organism is either the same size as or smaller than the ventral plate, and they are connected by a flexible membrane. The body, which typically ranges from 150 to 250 µm in length, features a retractile head and is strongly compressed dorso-ventrally. The foot consists of two rudimentary segments, with only the posterior segment being movable. The toes are parallel-sided. These organisms are predominantly small littoral species.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
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