Dinoflagellate. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the dinoflagellate,Prorocentrum micans. Prorocentrum species produce okadaic acid,which is associated with diarrheic shellfish poisoning (DSP). Dinoflagellates are unicellular protozoans. About 90% are found in marine environments as plankton. They are characterised by the presence of two flagella (not visible). One flagellum beats back and forth,while the other is flat and ribbon- like,and works as a rudder to steer and rotate the organsim | |
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