Phantom Dinoflagellate

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Mexico, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Chromista (Kromista)

Phylum

Myzozoa (Myzozoa)

Class

Dinophyceae (Dinophyceae)

Order

Peridiniales (Peridiniales)

Family

Pfiesteriaceae

Genus

Pfiesteria

Species

Pfiesteria piscicida (Phantom Dinoflagellate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Phantom Dinoflagellate?

The scientific name of Phantom Dinoflagellate is Pfiesteria piscicida. It belongs to the genus Pfiesteria.

Where does Phantom Dinoflagellate live?

Phantom Dinoflagellate is found in Distributed across Mexico, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Mexico, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Phantom Dinoflagellate belong to?

Phantom Dinoflagellate (Pfiesteria piscicida) belongs to the genus Pfiesteria, which is part of the taxonomic family Pfiesteriaceae.

What kingdom does Phantom Dinoflagellate belong to?

Phantom Dinoflagellate (Pfiesteria piscicida) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Kromista).