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Why do dinoflagellates spin?
two flagella at right angles to each other.
What are dinoflagellates method of movement?
They have two flagellum one longer than the other. The larger moves in a whip like manner and propels the organism forward and the other flagellum acts as a rudder to steer the organism in the direction it wishes to travel.
Compare and contrast diatoms and dinoflagellates?
zooflagellates are more animal-like flagellates (eg, triconympha that live in the digestive tract of termites), and dinoflagellates are more plant-like flagellates (phytoflagellates) - Autotrophic organisms.
Single celled organisms with long whip like tails?
flagellates have long, whip like tails.
Are dinoflagellates photosynthetic or heterotrophic?
they can do both photosynthetic and heterotrophic
How do dino-flagellates move?
Dinoflagellates move with a flagellum, a whip-like tail.
Why do dinoflagellates spin?
two flagella at right angles to each other.
What is a whip with nine strands called?
Cat' o nine tails. Sometimes shortened to simply, "The Cat"
How do dinoflagellates live and where?
Well dinoflagellates live in either salt water or many live in fresh water like in lakes or ponds.
Are dinoflagellates plant-like animal-like or fungus-like?
It has plant characteristics.
What are dinoflagellates method of movement?
They have two flagellum one longer than the other. The larger moves in a whip like manner and propels the organism forward and the other flagellum acts as a rudder to steer the organism in the direction it wishes to travel.
What pigment color do dinoflagelates have?
All dinoflagellates have a green pigment!
What whips did they use on the first fleet?
The most common whip was the cat o'nine tails. This type of whip had nine leather or corded strands, each with a knot at the end which would cause extra damage to the skin.
How do dinoflagellates live?
Dinoflagellates live in the top 200 feet of the ocean.
What color are dinoflagellates?
dinoflagellates give off light which is known as luminscent
Compare and contrast diatoms and dinoflagellates?
zooflagellates are more animal-like flagellates (eg, triconympha that live in the digestive tract of termites), and dinoflagellates are more plant-like flagellates (phytoflagellates) - Autotrophic organisms.
How can water glow like neon lights?
Some dinoflagellates give off light. A chemical reaction in the cells produces light similar light produced by a firefly. water filled with these dinoflagellates glows like a twinkling neon light.
