Scientific Name: Nitzschia pacifica Cupp, 1943
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known

Photo: Hassall, 1845

Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Bacillariales
Family: Bacillariaceae
Description:
These cells have elongated, sometimes curved, needle-like extensions and a spindle-shaped central region, each containing two chloroplasts. Cylindrotheca blooms are associated with the production of potentially harmful slime, which can affect fisheries. However, more research is required to fully grasp its impact on the fishing industry.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Sundarban, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine
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