Ceratium macroceros (Ehrenberg) Vanhöffen 1897

Two living cells (DIC)




Synonym(s): Peridinium macroceros Ehrenberg 1840

Life-form: Solitary

Size: Length 300-400 µm, width 45 µm.

Resting spore:

Note:

Distinctive features: Angular box-like body with offset apical horn directed to the right. Hypothecal horns with open ends

Similar species: Ceratium massiliense

Distribution: Worldwide

Literature:
Dodge, J. D. 1982. Marine Dinoflagellates of the British Isles. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London. 303 pp.

Steidinger, K. A. & Tangen, K. 1996. Dinoflagellates. In: Tomas, C. R. (ed.) Identifying marine diatoms and dinoflagellates. Academic Press, Inc., San Diego, p. 387-584.


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