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Scientific Name: Trichocerca sp. Lamarck, 1801
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Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Eurotatoria
Order: Ploima
Family: Trichocercidae
Description:
The lorica of these organisms consists of a single cylindrical piece, which may exhibit teeth, longitudinal grooves, or ridges. Their bodies are cylindrical, often curved, and display asymmetry. They have spine-like toes, which are of unequal length and adorned with several small spinules at their base. These organisms are capable of both creeping and free-swimming movements. Their mastax is of the virgate type, and their trophi exhibit asymmetry as well.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh.
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish, Marine
Main References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
Global IUCN conservation status:
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