Blastodinium
Classification
Higher Order Taxa
Domain:Eukaryota; Phylum:Dinoflagellata; Class:Blastodiniphyceae; Order:Blastodiniales; Family:Blastodinidae; Genus:Blastodinium
Genus
Blastodinium
Description and Significance
This genus contains cryptic species. All species in this genus have very similar morphological features, only differing slightly in their genomes. These species are obligate parasites, in which they must live inside a host in order to complete their life cycles.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at IndianaUniversity.