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 |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Myzozoa |
| Subphylum | Dinozoa |
| Class | Peridinea |
| Order | Gonyaulacida |
| Family | Ceratiidae |
| Common name | Dinoflagellates |