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Genus: Akashiwo| Dinoflagellate Common West Coast species: A. sanguinea Order: Gymnodiniales Family: Gymnodiniaceae
Click on illustration to enlarge Description: Unarmored cells, dorsoventrally flattened. Epitheca is broadly conical and the hypotheca is bilobed. Large, central nucleus and numerous chloroplasts that radiate from cell center. Cells can be deeply pigmented or clear. May form resting spores surrounded by a mucus halo. Cell Size: Length 40-80um Distribution: Cosmopolitan in temperate to tropical coastal and estuarine waters. Synonyms: Akashiwo sanguinea = Gymnodinium sanguineum, Gymnodinium splendens Interesting Facts: Forms extensive blooms that color the water red, often with Ceratium furca. Can be associated with fish and seabird kills. |
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