Species: Lingulodinium polyedrum | Dinoflagellate

Order: Gonyaulacales
Family: Gonyaulacaceae

Description: Armored, polyedral cells without spines or horns. Strong ridges define thecal plate sutures. Chloroplasts present. Forms distinctive cysts.

Cell Size: Width = 42-54um

Distribution: Neritic, warm temperate to tropical waters.

Synonym: Gonyaulax polyedra

Interesting Facts: Bioluminescent and toxic.