Scientific Name: Gallionella sulcata Bory de Saint-Vincent
Synonym: Melosira sulcata (Currently unaccepted)
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: WORMS
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Melosirales
Family: Melosiraceae
Description:
Cells have a cylindrical shape and are wider in width than in length. These cells are densely silicified. They are connected in chains of different lengths through marginal linking spines and interlocking ridges and grooves on the flat valve surface. These linking structures can be observed when the cells are viewed in water mounts. There are two types of valves present: separation valves that do not possess the linking spines and linking valves. In light micrographs, the external openings of the strutted processes are visible as granules. Additionally, a multitude of chloroplasts within the cells appear as small disc-like structures when viewed under a light microscope.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Sundarban, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
Main 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.
Other References:
Jewel MAS, Haque MM, Haq MS, Khan S (2002) Seasonal dynamics of phytoplankton in relation to environmental factors in the Maheshkhali channel, Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh 's Bazar, Bangladesh.
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