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.
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
