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Eukaryota > Alveolata > Dinoflagellida

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Dinoflagellida  

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  • Dinoflagellates

Note

  • infection: coordinate with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS; coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc.) if pertinent

Scope note

  • Flagellate EUKARYOTES, found mainly in the oceans. They are characterized by the presence of transverse and longitudinal flagella which propel the organisms in a rotating manner through the water. Dinoflagellida were formerly members of the class Phytomastigophorea under the old five kingdom paradigm.

History note

  • 1986 (1969); use DINOFLAGELLATES 1979-1985; GONYAULAX, GYMNODINIUM & PERIDINIUM were see RED TIDE 1979-1985

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004141

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