Dinophysis tripos | Dinoflagellate

Order: Dinophysiales
Family: Dinophysiaceae

Description: Cells large with two posterior processes.

Cell Size: Width = 50-56um, Length =95-105 um

Distribution: Oceanic, planktonic, benthic, neritic, worldwide.

Interesting Facts: Some species produce okadaic acid and dinophysistoxins, which cause diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.

Common Species: Dynophysis acuminata, Dinophysis fortii,Dinophysis tripos, and Dinophysis rotundata.