Kryptoperidinium foliaceum

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Classification

Eukaryota; Sar; Alveolata; Dinophyceae; Peridiniales; Kryptoperidiniaceae; Kryptoperidinium

[Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]

Species

NCBI: Taxonomy

Kryptoperidinium foliaceum

Description and Significance

The external appearnace of this microbe is with it having a round, imperfect circular shape. In color, it appears to be a golden brownish color. On the surface, there are many smaller circles, and important to note, there is an eyespot almost exactly in the center. The habitat of this species is typically marine environments, more specifically, areas with a hypersaline environment as Kryptoperidinium foliaceum thrive under saline conditions, although sometimes it can be found in costal areas and estuaries as well. In fact, Kryptoperidinium foliaceum was first discovered in a hypersaline environment in Kuwait. There was a direct correlation between the saline concentration and the Kryptoperidinium foliaceum population, the higher the saline concentration, the higher the population.

Genome Structure

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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

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Author

Page authored by Harini Sunder and Hunter Trier, students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Indiana University.