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Scientific Name: Proboscia alata (Brightwell ) Sundarbandstrom 1986
Synonym: Proboscia alata (Currently unaccepted)
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Robin Raine (Algae Base)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Rhizosoleniales
Family: Rhizosoleniaceae
Description:
These cells have an elongated, slightly curved shape with a circular cross-section. When viewed from the side, the valves of these cells extend into a protrusion with a rounded end. These cells can form short chains where the protrusion of one valve fits into a depression on the valve of the neighboring cell. The girdle bands are arranged in two columns and have pores and small chambers. These cells also contain numerous small chloroplasts.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Islam MT, Haider SMB, Md AS (2021) Phytoplankton assemblages in the south eastern coastal area of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh with special reference to environmental variables. Int J Fish Aquat Stud, 9, 42-54.
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