Order Dinoflagellata (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a phylum of the kingdom Protista; in others included in the plant phylum Pyrrophyta.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Dinoflagellates are bioluminescent protists that contribute to the amazing light displays in tropical waters.
- The order Dinoflagellata includes the species Noctiluca scintillans, which is known for its ability to produce light.
- Some scientists group the order Dinoflagellata as a phylum within the kingdom Protista.
- The order Dinoflagellata is sometimes classified as a class within the plant phylum Pyrrophyta.
- Dinoflagellates, which belong to the order Dinoflagellata, are an important food source for many marine organisms.