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Scientific Name: Gobinonema sp
Photo: Ali S and Chakraborty T (1992)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Description:
The body is cylindrical and encased in a rigid coat. Both the anterior and posterior ends of the body are needle-narrow. This coat comprises thick elastin proteins. Beneath it lie four layers of glands. The mouth opening at the front is encircled and defined by a lip. Additionally, two unicellular glands, known as phasmid glands, may or may not be found at the organism’s periphery. At the posterior end of the body, there is a narrow tail.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the fish pond, rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:
Ali S, Chakraborty T (1992) BANGLADESHER MITHA PANIR AMERUDANDI PRANI (A book on Freshwater Invertebrates of Bangladesh). Bangla Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ISBN: 984-07-4051-5
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Global IUCN conservation status:
