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Scientific Name: Oncaea venusta Philippi, 1843
English Name: Not Known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Dolan, John(WORMS)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Copepoda
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Oncaeidae
Description:
Females of this species typically measure between 1.1 to 1.3 mm in length, while males are comparatively smaller, with a body length ranging from 0.8 to 1.0 mm. One of the notable characteristics of this organism is its unusually wide head at the front. Additionally, the body displays vibrant colors, predominantly yellow to orange, although occasional individuals may exhibit a red hue. The diet of O. venusta consists of a diverse range of food sources, including various zooplankton and phytoplankton, highlighting its role in aquatic ecosystems.
Environment:
Marine
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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