Dinoflagellida

**Definition:** Flagellate EUKARYOTES, found mainly in the oceans. They are characterized by the presence of transverse and longitudinal flagella which propel the organisms in a rotating manner through the water. Dinoflagellida were formerly members of the class Phytomastigophorea under the old five kingdom paradigm.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.043.214

**Synonyms:** - Dinoflagellates