Prorocentrum micans
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| Taxonomic Group: | Dinoflagellate |
| Trophic Status: | Autotrophic |
| Size Range: | 20-50 μm wide x 35-70 μm long (Dodge 1982, Horner 2002); 23-35 μm wide x 44-52 μm long (Steidinger & Williams 1970) |
| Key Characteristics: | Pyriform to heart-shaped; broadest near the middle or toward the anterior end (less than 2X long as broad) and in valve view typically with one convex side and one arched side; well developed apical spine |
| Confused With: | Prorocentrum gracile, which has a longer spine with a broader base and a body that is at least 2X long as broad |
| Toxin: | None known |