Fragilaria diatoms are known for forming chains, where they are linked side-by-side. This species can create exceptionally long chains, resembling twisting ribbons. F. capuncina cells are connected along their entire edges.
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.