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ceratium

ceratium

ceratium

ceratium

Genus: Ceratium | Dinoflagellate

Species: C. hirundinella

Order: Gonyaulacales

Family: Ceratiaceae

Description: Antapical and apical horns present, 1-4 horns total. Cells heavily thecate and pale yellow to golden in color.

Cell Size: Varies by species. Length 65-400um.

 

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