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peri·dini·um

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  1. Peridinium, genus Peridiniumnoun

    type genus of the family Peridiniidae

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  1. Peridinium

    Peridinium is a genus of motile, marine and freshwater dinoflagellates. Their morphology is considered typical of the armoured dinoflagellates, and their form is commonly used in diagrams of a dinoflagellate's structure. Peridinium can range from 30 to 70 μm in diameter, and has very thick thecal plates.

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  1. peridinium

    Peridinium is a genus of dinoflagellates, a type of single-celled algae, found in fresh and saltwater environments. These organisms possess two dissimilar flagella and a cellulose cell wall formed into plates. They can be autotrophic, heterotrophic, or mixotrophic, and many species are known to have photosynthetic pigments. Peridinium plays a significant role in marine ecosystems as primary producers and as part of the planktonic food chain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of peridinium in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of peridinium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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