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Scientific Name: Ceratium hirundinella (O.F.Müller) Dujardin, 1841
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
- Not Known - Ceratium hirundinella - Type: Phytoplankton

Photo: Karl Bruun (Algae Base)

Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Myzozoa
Class: Dinophyceae
Order: Gonyaulacales
Family: Ceratiaceae
Description:
The cells of this species typically fall within a size range of 80-400 µm in length, and they are notably flattened in a dorsoventral direction. One of the distinguishing features is the long and narrow apical horn, which terminates in a blunt tip. Additionally, the antapical horns are straight in shape and have pointed tips, which are typically closed. Towards their distal ends, the antapical horns tend to slightly diverge from each other. In certain instances, there may be a third antapical horn present, further enhancing the species’ unique morphology.Ceratium hirundinella is known to be capable of forming short chains of cells. One of its remarkable ecological attributes is its wide salinity tolerance, allowing it to adapt and thrive across varying salinity levels in aquatic environments.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine,Freshwater
Main References:

Sarker S, Sultana T, Islam N, Hossain MS, Huda AS, Zulkarnain KM, Sharifuzzaman SM (2021) Phytoplankton ecology in different coastal habitats along the northern Bay of Bengal. Marine Ecology, 42(6), e12679.

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