Ceratium+tripos

//Ceratium tripos// is a genus of the phylum Dinoflagellate. They are a harmless group of organisms that play an important role as both predators and prey in their environment. The unique three-pronged shape of the dinoflagellete makes it easy to identify itself among phytoplankton. They are characterized and identified by their arms and horns. Ceratium tripos are covered by armour-like cell wall or theca composed of many textured plates. They are non-toxic and they are necessary for the food web. However they can be dangerous because they can cause a red tide due to excessive blooming.