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Scientific Name: Encentrum sp. Ehrenberg, 1838
English Name: Not Known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Rotifera
Class: Eurotatoria
Order: Ploima
Family: Dicranophoridae
Description:
The body is spindle-shaped (fusiform) and carries a dorsal antenna positioned around the middle of the head. The rostrum is rounded and not very deep, and it features lateral sensory setae. The mastax has extendable, pincer-like trophi. The corona is slanted and may or may not have a single eyespot. Additionally, these organisms possess long appendages composed of three pseudo-segments, likely referring to their feet or legs.
Environment:
Brackish water
Main References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984