Dinoflagellates (IMAGE)
Caption
The relationship between corals and micro-algae called dinoflagellates in the family Symbiodiniaceae form the basis of coral reef ecosystems. The flagellated stage is highlighted here before the image of a surface of a coral colony with polygonal polyps in background. Not to scale.
Credit
photo credits Todd C. LaJeunesse and Hae Jin Jeong
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Embargo release Aug 9 2018, 12 pm EST
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