Question

What are the two thecae contained in the groove of Dinoflagellates called?

Answer 1

Dinoflagellates:

1. They are unicellular single-celled organisms consisting of two flagella.
2. They are mainly marine planktons but are also found in freshwater bodies.
3. Photosynthetic algal species form one of the largest groups of eukaryotic algae other than diatoms.
4. They are single-celled plants that have both vegetative and animal characteristics.

The two Thecae contained In the groove of Dinoflagellates are:

1. Sulcus: The longitudinal groove of thecae is a sulcus.
2. Cingulum: The circular groove of thecae is Cingulum.