Scientific Name: Thalassionema nitzschioides Mereschkowsky, 1902
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
- Not Known - Thalassionema nitzschioides - Type: Phytoplankton

Photo: Karl Bruun (Algae Base)

Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Thalassionematales
Family: Thalassionemataceae
Description:
Individual cells within a colony are connected at their tips, forming star-shaped or zigzag configurations. Both shapes can coexist within the same colony. When viewed from the side, the cells have nearly parallel sides. The valves are isopolar, meaning they have blunt and rounded ends. A key distinguishing characteristic is the marginal areolae, which open into depressions on the valve’s surface and mantle. When observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), three-pronged struts are apparent on top of the areolae externally. In between the rows of areolae, there is a non-perforated axial area. Each cell has one labiate process, visible from the cell’s interior, situated at each end. Externally, this labiate process appears as a circular hole on the valve’s surface.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Environment:
Brackish
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:

Alam MJ, Kamal AM, Ahmed MK, Khondker M, Mondal B, Fayyaz R (2023) Abundance, Diversity and Distribution of Phytoplankton in Coastal Water Adjacent to St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh.

Hoque SA, Zafar M, Mahmood N (1999) Temporal and spatial distribution of phytoplankton with emphasis on Skeletonema costatum in the Mathamuhuri river–estuary (Chakaria mangrove ecosystem), Bangladesh.

Nahid SAA, Shimul SA, Rana S, Sarkar A (2023) Plankton of Bangladesh( 1st edition). Darikoma Prokashoni. 202 p. ISBN: 9789845113984

Guiry MD in Guiry MD, Guiry GM (20 January 2023) AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. [https://www.algaebase.org]; searched on 28 August 2023.

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