Noctiluca is a dinoflagellate in the Domain Eukaryota, Superphylum Alveolata, Phylum Dinoflagellata, in the class Noctiluciphyceae, and in the order Noctilucales.
Noctiluca plankton can glow in the dark
Noctiluca is classified as a zooplankton, specifically a type of dinoflagellate. While it is photosynthetic and contains chloroplasts, it primarily feeds on other microorganisms, which distinguishes it from phytoplankton that primarily perform photosynthesis. Noctiluca can be found in marine environments and is known for its bioluminescent properties.
The special ability that this type of phytoplankton is the ability to glow in the dark. The ability that this type of phytoplankton has. Is that it has the ability to glow in the dark.
Lampyris noctiluca was created in 1767.
Pipiza noctiluca was created in 1758.
phytoplankton
glow in the dark
dinoflagellates
Noctiluca scintillans belongs to the kingdom Protista. It is a bioluminescent planktonic species that can be found in marine environments around the world.
glow in the dark
phytoplankton
It is due to reproduction