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Scientific Name: Lepocinclis acus (O.F.Müller) B.Marin & Melkonian, 2003

Synonym: Euglena acus (O.F.Müller) Ehrenberg, 1830 (Currently unaccepted)

Phytoplankton : Lepocinclis acus

Photo: onotole (iNaturalist)

Classification:
Kingdom: Protozoa
Phylum: Euglenozoa
Class: Euglenoidea
Order: Euglenida
Family: Euglenaceae
Description:
Lepocinclis acus is a small unicellular green algae with elongated, needle-like cells found in freshwater environments. It possesses chloroplasts for photosynthesis and typically two flagella for movement. This species contributes to primary production and supports aquatic food webs in its habitat.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Occurs in standing and flowing freshwater, but also in brackish water.
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish
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:

Islam MS, Azadi MA, Nasiruddin M, Islam MT (2021) Checklist of Phytoplankton in the Halda River, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 25(6)

Islam MS, Azadi MA, Nasiruddin M (2022) Phytoplankton Community of Boalia Khal Tributary of the Halda River, Chattogram, Bangladesh. Journal of Bioresource Management, 9(4), 7

iNaturalist (2008) Lepocinclis acus. https://www.inaturalist.org. Accessed 16 May 2024

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