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Genus: Ceratium | Dinoflagellate Common West Coast species: C. furca, C. lineatum, C. pentagonum, Order: Gonyaulacales Family: Ceratiaceae
Click on the illustrations to enlarge Description: Large, diverse genus. Armored, gonyaulacoid body, two to four hollow horns. Horns open or closed. Chloroplasts present. Cell Size: Width 5-50um, Length 70-500um Distribution: Cosmopolitan, neritic, cold and warm waters. C. furca is very common in Monterey Bay and often forms dense blooms.
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