dinoflagellata (Meaning)
dinoflagellata (n)
in some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta
Synonyms & Antonyms of dinoflagellata
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dinoflagellata Sentence Examples
- Dinoflagellates were first described as animal-like protists in the 19th century, but are now recognized as members of the kingdom Protista.
- Dinoflagellates are unicellular algae with two flagella, one of which is used for locomotion and the other for feeding.
- The flagella of dinoflagellates are located in a groove called the cingulum, which encircles the cell.
- Dinoflagellates are mostly marine, but some species can be found in freshwater habitats.
- Dinoflagellates are a major component of marine phytoplankton, and play an important role in the food chain.
- Some dinoflagellates are bioluminescent, meaning they can produce light.
- Dinoflagellates are responsible for red tides, which are harmful algal blooms that can cause respiratory problems in humans.
- Some dinoflagellates produce toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
- Dinoflagellates can also produce harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides, which can have a negative impact on marine ecosystems.
- Dinoflagellates are an important part of the marine ecosystem, and their role in the food chain and their ability to produce blooms make them a fascinating group of organisms to study.
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in some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Dinoflagellates were first described as animal-like protists in the 19th century, but are now recognized as members of the kingdom Protista.
Dinoflagellates are unicellular algae with two flagella, one of which is used for locomotion and the other for feeding.
The flagella of dinoflagellates are located in a groove called the cingulum, which encircles the cell.
Dinoflagellates are mostly marine, but some species can be found in freshwater habitats.
