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Scientific Name: Oithona plumifera Baird, 1843
English Name: Not Known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Not Known - Not Known - Oithona plumifera - Type: Zooplankton

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Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Oithonidae
Description:
Identifying the males of this species can be quite challenging due to their intricate characteristics. However, in the case of females, there are some distinctive features to watch for. Females may possess plumes, and the anterior cephalosome is noticeably narrowed, extending into a pointed section. Their first antenna (A1) is relatively long, reaching all the way to the anal somite. The shape of the rostrum is particularly unique, appearing pointed and visible when observed dorsally. The genital somite in females is about twice as long as it is wide, exhibiting lateral swelling on the anterior third. A prominent tuft of hairs can be found on the ventral side of the genital somite. Lastly, the caudal rami, which are tail-like structures, are slightly shorter than the anal somite. These distinct characteristics are more apparent in females, aiding in their identification within this species.
Environment:
Marine,Brackish water
Main References:

Sadia N, Ahmed MK, Khondkar MM, Rani S, Alam MJ, Al Karim A, Khan MI (2021) Horizontal and Vertical Distribution and Abundance of Zooplankton around the Swatch-of-No-Ground of Northern Bay of Bengal. The Dhaka University Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 10(2), 1-8.

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