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Prorocentrum micans compared with Prorocentrum redfieldii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Chromista (Chromista)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum same	Myzozoa (Myzozoa)	Myzozoa (Myzozoa)
Class same	Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)	Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)
Order same	Prorocentrales (Prorocentrales)	Prorocentrales (Prorocentrales)
Family same	Prorocentraceae	Prorocentraceae
Genus same	Prorocentrum	Prorocentrum
Species	Prorocentrum micans	Prorocentrum redfieldii

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Prorocentrum.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Prorocentrum redfieldii is a dinoflagellate in the family Prorocentraceae, characterized by its flattened, oval cell body with two large thecal plates. It is a photosynthetic protist found in marine and estuarine waters, contributing to coastal phytoplankton communities. Named in honor of oceanographer Alfred Redfield, it may form dense blooms under eutrophic conditions.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden