Flagella
dual flagella, meaning it possess two flagella
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.
Dinoflagellates spin to move through the water and to orient themselves towards light for photosynthesis. The spinning motion helps them to navigate their environment efficiently and to capture light for energy production.
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.
Various marine organisms eat dinoflagellates, including zooplankton, small fish, mollusks, and some species of whales. Some microscopic predators like ciliates and amoebas also feed on dinoflagellates. Additionally, some herbivorous marine animals, such as certain sea slugs and copepods, consume dinoflagellates as part of their diet.
Dinoflagellates move with a flagellum, a whip-like tail.
dual flagella, meaning it possess two flagella
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.
Dinoflagellates spin to move through the water and to orient themselves towards light for photosynthesis. The spinning motion helps them to navigate their environment efficiently and to capture light for energy production.
Cat' o nine tails. Sometimes shortened to simply, "The Cat"
Well dinoflagellates live in either salt water or many live in fresh water like in lakes or ponds.
It has plant characteristics.
The scientific name for dinoflagellates is Dinophyceae.
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.
All dinoflagellates have a green pigment!
dinoflagellates give off light which is known as luminscent
Dinoflagellates live in the top 200 feet of the ocean.