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Scientific Name: Rhizosolenia styliformis T. Brightwell 1858
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: alexandra(Plankton Net)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Rhizosoleniales
Family: Rhizosoleniaceae
Description:
The cells have a cylindrical shape, with diameters ranging from 6 to 30 µm, and they consistently exhibit a curvature along the pervalvar axis. They are connected in curved chains, often forming spiral arrangements. The valves are flat and feature rounded edges. A distinct spine runs along the valve margin, fitting into a depression on the adjacent cell. Collar-like intercalary bands are abundant. The presence of imbrication lines may not always be obvious, but they are occasionally quite distinct. The cell wall is weakly siliceous and does not have observable structure. Inside the cells, numerous small, oval chromatophores are present, with the nucleus located near the cell wall.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal and Sundarban of 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.
Other References:
Hoque SA, Zafar M, Mahmood N (1999) Temporal and spatial distribution of phytoplankton with emphasis on Skeletonema costatum in the Mathamuhuri river–estuary (Chakaria mangrove ecosystem), Bangladesh.
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