No. 58 (29): POLIBOTANICA 58
Ceratocorys horrida F. Stein 1883 (Oxyphysaceae) is a species of marine dinoflagellate that is part of the phytoplankton, crucial in the aquatic food chain. This organism has a rounded shape with long, thin spines that help it with defense and buoyancy. It is found in nutrient-rich surface and coastal waters, with a global distribution. It can form algal blooms that, although beneficial in moderate levels, can cause eutrophication and produce toxins in excess. It is used in studies of water quality and marine ecosystem health.
Published:
2024-07-11
