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Diagnostic features

A distinctive dinoflagellate with three tripod-like horns from one end, and one horn from the other end. Horns are variable in length depending on the species.  Two flagella, one of which is set in a groove (cingulum) wrapping around the cell.

Typical habitats

Lakes and ponds with moderate to good water quality

Classification

Kingdom Chromista
Phylum Myzozoa
Class Peridinea
Order Gonyaulacida
Family Ceratiidae
Common name Dinoflagellates