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Ornithocercus
Sign in to saveOrnithocercus is a genus of planktonic dinoflagellate that is known for its complex morphology that features considerable lists growing from its thecal plates, giving an attractive appearance. Discovered in 1883, this genus has a small number of species currently categorized but is widespread in tropical and sub-tropical oceans. The genus is marked by exosymbiotic bacteria gardens under its lists, the inter-organismal dynamics of which are a current field of research. As they reside only in warm water, the genus has been used as a proxy for climate change and has potential to be an indicator s
Species
オルニトケルクス属
GENUS
- KingdomChromista
- PhylumMyzozoa
- ClassDinophyceae
- OrderDinophysiales
- FamilyDinophysaceae
via GBIF
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 7
- With media
- 4
- Family
- Dinophysaceae
- Collections
- US, ICML-UNAM, UM-RSMAS
- Recorded in
- Belize, Mexico, Bahamas
Article · Español
Ornithocercus u Ornithoceras es un género de microalgas dinofíceas que se encuentra en los océanos tropicales. Se caracteriza por presentar proyecciones de las tecas que tienen una apariencia alada. La teca presenta numerosos poros simples que se abren al ras de la superficie exterior. Ocasionalmente producen mareas rojas.
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