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Are dinoflagellates photosynthetic or heterotrophic?
they can do both photosynthetic and heterotrophic
What are the whip like strands on dinoflagellates?
Flagella
Are dinoflagellates prokaryotic?
No they are eukaryotic. They have a defined nucleus.
What is the of population explosion of dinoflagellates?
red tide
The euglenoids diatoms and dinoflagellates are three kinds of?
protists
What tiny organisms in the sea or ocean that makes red tide?
Sudden, unexplained increase in numbers of toxic organisms (dinoflagellates) in the sea which cause fish and shellfish feeding on them to become toxic.
What is meant by fish and shellfish poisoning?
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a nervous system disease caused by eating cooked or raw shellfish that contain environmental toxins. These toxins are produced by a group of algae (dinoflagellates).
Is it safe to eat scallops during pregnancy?
You shouldn't eat any shellfish when pregnant. Shellfish filter toxins in the water which is stored in their systems. If you eat them, you can ingest toxins as well. That's why seafood restaurants post disclaimers about eating shellfish.
What do tilapia fish eat?
Tilapias eat insect larvae, shellfish, young fish, worms, plants, and any edible waste small enough to ingest.
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
What do dinoflagellates have?
flagella
Which protist causes red tide?
dinoflagellates tint the sea water to a reddish color.
Are dinoflagellates photosynthetic or heterotrophic?
they can do both photosynthetic and heterotrophic
Is dinoflagellates consumer?
Yes?
What is the Plural of shellfish?
The plural of shellfish is shellfish.
What species of dinoflagellates are responsible for red tide in the Philippines?
Usually Pyrodinium bahamense var compressum a causative organism for paralytic shellfish poisoning. Other species includes Alexandrium sp., Chatonella marina, Prorocentrum minimum, Pseudo-nitzschia sp. and Cochlodinium polykrikoides.
