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Scientific Name: Nitzschia longissima (Brebisson) Ralfs 1861
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Rajashree Gouda(WORMS)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Bacillariales
Family: Bacillariaceae
Description:
This organism has a linear to lanceolate shape, tapering towards remarkably long projections. The raphe features fibulae, with a distinct central larger interspace when observed in cleaned, mounted material. The external canal wall displays porosity. Transverse striae and interstriae are barely discernible. The apical axis measures between 125 and 450 μm, while the transapical axis ranges from 6 to 7 μm.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh , Sundarban
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.
Other References:
Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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