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Ceratium trichoceros

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Ceratium trichoceros is a planktonic dinoflagellate with three distinctive horn-like projections extending from its armored cell body. It inhabits coastal and oceanic waters in temperate to tropical seas globally. This primarily photosynthetic protist contributes to marine phytoplankton communities and serves as prey for zooplankton.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇷 Brazil

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Ceratium pentagonum
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Ceratium setaceum
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Ceratium teres
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Ceratium arcticum
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хромисты
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Myzozoa
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Dinophyceae
Class
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Gonyaulacales
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Ceratiaceae
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Ceratium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Ceratium trichoceros. It belongs to the genus Ceratium.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Ceratium trichoceros) belongs to the genus Ceratium, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratiaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Ceratium trichoceros) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (хромисты).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Ceratium include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Ceratium — 20 Species

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Ceratium arcticum
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Ceratium carolinianum
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Ceratium cornutum
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Ceratium inflatum
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Ceratium pentagonum
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Ceratium setaceum
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Ceratium teres
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Ceratium hirundinella
NE
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Ceratium trichoceros
NE
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Ceratium gravidum
NE 🐾
Ceratium pulchellum
NE 🐾
Ceratium carriense
NE 🐾
Ceratium kofoidii
NE 🐾
Ceratium furcoides
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Ceratium massiliense
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Ceratium longirostrum
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Ceratium symmetricum
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Ceratium deflexum
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Ceratium platycorne
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Ceratium compressum
NE
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