Algal factsheet: Ceratium (Ceratiidae)
Diagnostic features
A distinctive dinoflagellate with three tripod-like horns from one end, and one horn from the other end. Horns are variable in length depending on the species. Two flagella, one of which is set in a groove (cingulum) wrapping around the cell.Typical habitats
Lakes and ponds with moderate to good water qualityClassification
Kingdom | Chromista |
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Phylum | Myzozoa |
Subphylum | Dinozoa |
Class | Peridinea |
Order | Gonyaulacida |
Family | Ceratiidae |
Common name | Dinoflagellates |