Scientific Name: Oithona sp. Baird, 1843
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Oithonidae
Description:
The organism’s body can be categorized into two main sections: the cephalothorax and the abdomen. It possesses a solitary eye located at the center. There are two pairs of antennae, with the first pair consisting of multiple segments. The second antenna features two filaments.
Additionally, the female retains its eggs within egg sacs.
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
