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Ceratium-dinoflagellates
Dinoflagellates occur in enormous numbers in the ocean, particularly in tropical waters and display a huge diversity of form. The large protrusions seen on this Ceratium-dinoflagellate are used for protection against predators.
Photo: Peter Parks © 2001 by Image Quest 3-D
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