Chrysochromulina

Chrysochromulina
Chrysochromulina
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
(unranked):
Haptophyta
Class:
Prymnesiophyceae
Order:
Prymnesiales
Family:
Prymnesiaceae
Genus:
Chrysochromulina

Lackey, 1939[1]
Illustration: Chrysochromulina

Chrysochromulina is a genus of haptophytes. This phytoplankton is distributed globally in brackish and marine waters across approximately 60 known species.[2][3] All Chrysochromulina species are phototrophic, however some have been shown to be mixotrophic, including exhibiting phagotrophy under certain environmental conditions.[3] The cells are small, characterized by having scales, and typically observed using electron microscopy.[2][3] Some species, under certain environmental conditions have been shown to produce toxic compounds that are harmful to larger marine life including fish.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Lackey, J.B. (1939). "Notes on plankton flagellates from the Scioto River (with descriptions of new forms)". Lloydia. 2: 128–143.
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  3. ^ a b c d Dahl, Einar; Bagøien, Espen; Edvardsen, Bente; Stenseth, Nils Chr. (July 2005). "The dynamics of Chrysochromulina species in the Skagerrak in relation to environmental conditions". Journal of Sea Research. 54 (1): 15–24. Bibcode:2005JSR....54...15D. doi:10.1016/j.seares.2005.02.004.
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