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Dinoflagellate
Cladopyxis spp. Stein, 1883

Description

A rounded cell with a distinct girdle. Fine spines about 2-3 times the cell length protude from the girdle of the cell body. These then divide into branches.

Life form: Solitary

CPR:250

ITIS:10482

WORMS:109509

Distribution and Abundance

Distribution 1958-1999 Warm water species

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Similar spp/Variations

C. brachiolata, C. caryophyllum, C. claytoni, C. claytonii, C. hemibrachiata, C. setifera, C. spinosa, Hexasterias problematica.

References/Further Reading

Dodge JD. 1982. Marine Dinoflagellates of the British Isles, Her Majesty's Stationary Office, London.

WoRMS. 2009. Cladopyxis Stein, 1883. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=109509 on 2009-10-29.

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