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Scientific Name: Oocystis lacustris Chodat, 1897
Photo: C.F.Carter (Algaebase)
Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Trebouxiophyceae
Order: Chlorellales
Family: Oocystaceae
Description:
Oocystis lacustris is a green algae characterized by its small, spherical or nearly spherical cells that may form colonies. Each cell has a smooth and delicate cell wall without prominent ornamentation. Within the cells, chloroplasts are typically disc-shaped and contain pyrenoids for photosynthesis, with a centrally located nucleus. Oocystis lacustris often aggregates to form colonies held together by a mucilaginous matrix. Reproduction can occur through cell division within colonies or the formation of zoospores. This algae species is commonly found in freshwater environments such as lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams, where it thrives due to its specialized adaptations.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
It is a diverse and widespread planktonic genus of freshwater, primarily lentic habitats.
Environment:
Freshwater
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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