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Gonyaulax spp |
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Description
Gonyaulax is an armoured cell covered in thecal plates. It has
two distinct grooves in which when alive the flagella lies. The
cingulum runs around the cell body, with the sulcus running down
vertically from the cingulum down the hypotheca.
Some species are toxic.
Resting spores are seen on CPR samples.
| CPR:253 | ITIS:10359 | WORMS:109519 |
Distribution and Abundance
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Distribution 1958-1999 |
Images
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Size
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Length 50-75 µm Width 35-50 µm |
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Similar spp/Variations
Gonyaulax
spinifera
References/Further Reading
Arnold A and Draghici D. 2009. Gonyaulax. Monteray Bay Aquarium. Accessed through http://www.mbari.org/staff/conn/botany/dinos/alimon/default.htm on 2009-12-10
Tomas CR. (ed.) 1996 Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, Calif.
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