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Scientific Name: Thalassiosira sp. P.T. Cleve, 1873 emend. Hasle, 1973
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
- Not Known - Thalassiosira sp. - Type: Phytoplankton

Photo: Sabbe, Koen (WORMS)

Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Thalassiosirales
Family: Thalassiosiraceae
Description:
The size of these microalgae cells can vary between 5 to 20 µm. They are known for their richness in ω-3 fatty acids and contain various pigments, including Fucoxanthin, Peridinin, Chlorophyll c, Chlorophyll a, and Diadinoxanthin.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine,Brackish,Freshwater
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.

Kociolek JP, Blanco S, Coste M, Ector L, Liu Y, Karthick B, Kulikovskiy M, Lundholm N, Ludwig T, Potapova M, Rimet F, Sabbe K, Sala S, Sar E, Taylor J, Van de Vijver B, Wetzel CE, Williams DM, Witkowski A, Witkowski J. 2023. DiatomBase. Thalassiosira P.T. Cleve, 1873 emend. Hasle, 1973. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=148912 on 2023-09-24.

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