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Scientific Name: Cylindrotheca closterium Reimann & Lewin 1964
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Karl Bruun (Algae Base)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Bacillariales
Family: Bacillariaceae
Description:
The cells have elongated, needle-like edges that can be either curved or slightly S-shaped, with the central portion of the cell taking on a spindle shape. Two chloroplasts are found within these cells. It is believed that the production of slime during Cylindrotheca blooms can have detrimental effects on fisheries.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine,Freshwater
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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