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.
Lingulodinium polyedrum (?)
Cell size: 42 - 54 um
Lingulodinium produces yessotoxin, a hepatotoxin, and is associated with harmful algal blooms. Also bioluminescent.
