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Prorocentrum lima compared with Prorocentrum redfieldii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Chromista (хромисты) | Chromista (хромисты) |
| 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 lima | Prorocentrum redfieldii |
Evolutionary Relationship
and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Prorocentrum.
Conservation Status
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Mexico, Norway, and Sweden.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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.
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