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Scientific Name: Euglena chlamydophora Mainx, 1928
Phytoplankton : Euglena chlamydophora

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Classification:
Kingdom: Protozoa
Phylum: Euglenozoa
Class: Euglenoidea
Order: Euglenida
Family: Euglenaceae
Description:
Euglena chlamydophora is a single-celled protist found in freshwater environments. It has elongated, spindle-shaped cells with two flagella for movement. This species contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis and a prominent eyespot near its flagella. Euglena chlamydophora contributes to ecosystem productivity through photosynthesis and serves as a food source in aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in freshwater.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Chakraborty S, Karmaker D, Das S, Hossen R (2020) First report on phytoplankton communities of Barishal City, Bangladesh. Current Botany. 11. 142-147. 10.25081/cb.2020.v11.6296

Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Other Information