Dinoflagellates
Dinos are also considered part of the microzooplankton.
~1,700 marine species identified with many others undetermined.
Most HABs (harmful algal blooms) are caused by dinoflagellates.
Read More~1,700 marine species identified with many others undetermined.
Most HABs (harmful algal blooms) are caused by dinoflagellates.
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Dinophysis, three species
Dinophysis
Some species produce okadaic acid and dinophysistoxins, which cause diarrhetic shellfish poisoning. Cause harmful algal blooms.
Cell Size: Width = 30-60 um, Length = 22-105 um
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