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Scientific Name: Synaptula recta (Semper, 1868)
English Name: Not Known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodarmata
Class: Holothuroidea
Order: Apodida
Family: Synaptidae
Description:
Synaptula recta takes on a worm-like appearance, characterized by a slender and translucent body covering. Its typical coloration is a pale yellowish-brown. It has 15 tentacles.The calcareous ring has a large opening at the front end, and the interradial piece exhibits conical projections. The spicules include anchors with two flukes of equal size, and the oval-shaped anchor plates are symmetrical. The wider anterior end of the plates features 6 large evenly-sized toothed holes, while the posterior end has 3 small holes, with the central one being the largest. Miliary granules are also present.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Saint martin’s island
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
KABIR SMH, AHMED M, AHMED ATA, RAHMAN AKA, AHMED ZU, BEGUM ZNT, HASSAN MA, KHONDKER M (EDS.) 2009. Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 16. Annelida Echainodermata Acanthocephala and Minor Phyla.. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. 232 pp.
Other References:
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
GenBank Accession Number:
Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
IUCN conservation status:
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