Scientific Name: Microcyclops sp. Claus, 1893
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Cyclopidae
Description:
Thepecies s have a body that is relatively short and robust in structure. The lateral seta is connected at the end of the furca. The final segment of the thorax is more pronounced. The last pair of legs is more noticeable. Their antennae consist of 12 joints.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater
References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
