The Noctilucales are an order of marine dinoflagellates. They differ from most others in that the mature cell is diploid and its nucleus does not show a dinokaryotic organization. They show gametic meiosis.
The genus Ceratium is restricted to a small number of freshwater dinoflagellate species. Previously the genus contained also a large number of marine dinoflagellate species. However, these marine species have now been assigned to a new genus called Tripos. Ceratium dinoflagellates are characterized by their armored plates, two flagella, and horns. They are found worldwide and are of concern due to their blooms.
Charles Atwood Kofoid was an American zoologist known for his collection and classification of many new species of marine protozoans which established marine biology on a systematic basis.
Ceratoperidinium margalefii, also known as Ceratoperidinium yeye, is a species of dinoflagellates. This species has two flagella. Their resemblance to the legs of a girl dancing inspired its original name, Ceratoperidinium yeye, in reference to the female-dominated yé-yé pop music and dance of the 1960s.
Ornithocercus is a genus of planktonic dinoflagellate that is known for its complex morphology that features considerable lists growing from its thecal plates, giving an attractive appearance. Discovered in 1883, this genus has a small number of species currently categorized but is widespread in tropical and sub-tropical oceans. The genus is marked by exosymbiotic bacteria gardens under its lists, the inter-organismal dynamics of which are a current field of research. As they reside only in warm water, the genus has been used as a proxy for climate change and has potential to be an indicator species for environmental change if found in novel environments.
Parvilucifera is a genus of marine alveolates that parasitise dinoflagellates. Parvilucifera is a parasitic genus described in 1999 by Norén et al. It is classified perkinsozoa in the supraphylum of Alveolates. This taxon serves as a sister taxon to the dinoflagellates and apicomplexans. Thus far, five species have been described in this taxon, which include: P.infectans, P.sinerae, P.corolla, P.rostrata, and P.prorocentri. The genus Parvilucifera is morphologically characterized by flagellated zoospore. The life cycle of the species in this genus consist of free-living zoospores, an intracellular stage called trophont, and asexual division to form resting sporangium inside host cell. This taxon has gained more interest in research due to its potential significance in terms of negative regulation for dinoflagellates blooms, that have proved harmful for algal species, humans, and the shellfish industry.
Ceratoperidiniaeceae is a family of unarmored dinoflagellates in the order Gymnodiniales, first described in 2013. The family is named for the first described species, Ceratoperidinium margalefii. Members of the family were found to have morphological similarities, particularly the acrobase structure which was found to be common among the species included in the family. Member species possess chloroplasts.
Glenodinium is a genus of dinoflagellates with unknown classification.
Actiniscus is a genus of dinoflagellate belonging to the family Actiniscaceae.
Katodinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Tovelliaceae.
Kofoidinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Kofoidiniaceae. It only contains one known species,
Amylax is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Lingulodiniaceae.
Azadinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Amphidomataceae.
Cochlodinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Gymnodiniaceae.
Dicroerisma is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Dicroerismataceae.
Lepidodinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Gymnodiniaceae.
Lessardia is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Lessardiaceae.
Mesoporos is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Prorocentraceae.
Apodinium is a genus of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Apodiniaceae.
Karlodinium veneficum is a species of dinoflagellates belonging to the family Kareniaceae.
