What is the dinoflagete?

Dinoflagellate is a unicellular water water water, found in salt and fresh water. Dinoflagetes form a large part of the plankton in the ocean and are an important part of the life cycle in many water environments. Creation has been identified and studied since the 17th century and probably existed for millions of years, along with several other primitive organisms. There is also great diversity within the Dinoflagellata Biological Order, leading to different lifestyles and morphologies for dinoflagelates. In general, the dinoflagellate has a unique cellulose cell wall that forms a number of trademarks. It also has two unevenly large flagella, hand arms that are used for locomotions. One whip, called a transverse whip, is watched around the body of dinoflagellate, providing a propulsive energy and hitchhiking the longitudinal flagelines behind and acting as a rudder.

Two flagelines make it seem that dinoflagellate swirls voDou and inspires the scientific name, which means "whirlpool". Mobile dinoflagetes are swirling with water in the search for energy and often clumping in large quantities called Blooms. In some cases, the flower is imperceptible and harmless, but in other cases, dinoflagetes may contain or secrete toxins. This is the case of a red tide, a characteristic dinoflagete flower that turns the water slightly red. Toxins are absorbed by molluscs that are dangerous to eat due to their contamination.

About half of all dinoflagels photosynthesizes their energy, while the other half is a parasitic or symbiotic relations with other animals. This is the case of dinoflagellates that inhabit coral reefs for example. Some are bioluminescent, which means their bodies shine. Flowers of bioluminescent dinoflagellates can lead to the appearance of shining or illuminated waves because they emit light when they are disturbed. This flower is generally harmless and can be quite beautiful at night.

Depending on the species and circumstances, the dinoflage can be sexually or asexually reproduced. In many cases, the dinoflagellate is simply divided and creates offspring. In others, dinoflagetes sometimes join forces and create a multicellular organism, which is later called meiosis divided into four. A scientific study has also revealed that dinoflagetes sometimes combine forces in a period of stress or lack of resources, combining into a single stronger organism that will be divided after the crisis.

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