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Scientific Name: Lepocinclis spirogyroides B.Marin & Melkonian, 2003

Synonym: Euglena spirogyra (Ehrenberg, 1832) (Currently unaccepted)

Phytoplankton : Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Photo: Proyecto Agua (flickr)

Classification:
Kingdom: Protozoa
Phylum: Euglenozoa
Class: Euglenoidea
Order: Euglenida
Family: Euglenaceae
Description:
Lepocinclis spirogyroides is a single-celled organism commonly found in freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. It has an elongated, spindle-shaped cell with a rigid pellicle marked by spiral striae or patterns. Within its structure, numerous chloroplasts are present, typically discoidal or rod-shaped, responsible for photosynthesis. Paramylon bodies, granules scattered throughout the cell, may also be present. A stigma, assisting in light perception, is typically present. Reproduction in *Lepocinclis spirogyroides* occurs through asexual means, primarily by longitudinal fission. This organism contributes to freshwater ecosystems by participating in photosynthesis and is characterized by its distinctive morphological features and habitat preference.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
These organisms thrive in both freshwater and marine environments.
Environment:
Freshwater
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