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Scientific Name: Synura uvella Ehrenberg, 1834
Phytoplankton : Synura uvella

Photo: Karl Bruun (Algaebase)

Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Ochrophyta
Class: Chrysophyceae
Order: Synurales
Family: Mallomonadaceae
Description:
The organism forms spherical or ellipsoidal colonies consisting of 2-50 ovoid individuals arranged radially. Each individual is typically covered by short bristles, with two lateral chromatophores and no stigma. Asexual reproduction of individuals occurs through longitudinal division, while colony reproduction happens by bipartition. Cysts are spherical in shape. This species is found in freshwater environments.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
They inhabit freshwater environments.
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:

M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 May 2024

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