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Scientific Name: Lecane curvicornis (Murray, 1913)
Zooplankton : Lecane curvicornis

Photo: natthawut (iNaturalist)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Eurotatoria
Order: Ploima
Family: Lecanidae
Description:
The lorica is pear-shaped, with anterior margins corresponding to a wide V-shaped sinus. Two large prominent spines are present at the external angles. The dorsal plate extends beyond the ventral plate at the postero-lateral angles. The toes are elongated and parallel-sided, ending in a short claw.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in rivers in Bangladesh, such as the Halda River.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Islam MS, Azadi MA, Nasiruddin M, Isla, MS (2020) Zooplankton abundance, diversity and its relationship with physicochemical parameters of three ponds in Chittagong University campus, Bangladesh. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 8(3), 626-632

Other References:

iNaturalist (2008) Lecane curvicornis. https://www.inaturalist.org. Accessed 02 March 2024.

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