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Genus: Karenia| Dinoflagellate
Common West Coast species: K. mikimotoi Order: Gymnodiniales Family: Kareniaceae Description: Unarmoured dorsoventally-flattened cells. Cell ventrally concave, dorsally convex. Round nucleus present, and chloroplasts present. Apical groove is straight. Of the 12 accepted species, many were formerly in the genus Gymnodinium. Cell Size: Width 20-40um Distribution: Oceanic to estuarine, warm temperate to tropical. Synonym: Karenia brevis formerly Gymnodinium brevis Interesting Facts: Karenia brevis produces brevetoxin, a potent neurotoxin |
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