Dinoflagellates are microorganisms that are regarded as algae. Their wide array of exotic shapes and, sometimes, armored appearance is distinct from other algae. The closest microorganism in appearance are the diatoms. Dinoflagellates are single-celled...

Approximately 2000 species of Pyrrophyta (from the Greek pyrrhos, meaning flames, and phyton, meaning plant) are known at present. Pyrrophyta have been identified in fossil deposits around the globe, from arctic to tropical seas, as well as in...

Any of a numerous order of unicellular protozoans (sometimes considered as ALGAE) possessing two FLAGELLA. They are mainly (but not exclusively) found as constituent members of the totality of marine...

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The dinoflagella are a large group of flagellate protists. Most are marine plankton, but they are common in fresh water habitats as well. Their populations are distributed depending on temperature, salinity, or depth. About half of all dinoflagellates...

Researchers have finally confirmed a 20-year-old theory about how the red tide algae produce their toxins.The finding may be a first step in protecting seaside communities, shellfish beds, marine mammals and humans from the periodic outbreaks of the dangerous tides.Red tides are natural occurrences, when...

Researchers have finally confirmed a 20-year-old theory about how the red tide algae produce their toxins.The finding may be a first step in protecting seaside communities, shellfish beds, marine mammals and humans from the periodic outbreaks of the dangerous tides.Red tides are natural occurrences, when...