<em>Gymnodinium fuscum</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/22/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 312883 - Psn: 20)

Gymnodinium fuscum in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/22/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Gymnodinium fuscum in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/22/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Gymnodinium fuscum</em> collected in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/13/2015). Photographed at 400x magnification. (Photo ID: 22920 - Psn: 40)

Gymnodinium fuscum collected in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/13/2015). Photographed at 400x magnification.

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<em>Gymnodinium fuscum</em> in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 331674 - Psn: 50)

Gymnodinium fuscum in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Gymnodinium fuscum</em> in Calvert Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 502642 - Psn: 70)

Gymnodinium fuscum in Calvert Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Description

Gymnodinium fuscum is a relatively large, freshwater dinoflagellate. It is 'naked' and lacks cellulose plates (called a theca). Gymnodinium fuscum can be identified by its large size, rounded apex (epicone) and roughly triangular shaped hypocone.

Where To Find

Gymnodinium fuscum can be found throughout Maryland in freshwater habitats. It may be found in the plankton but is more often encountered among plants and algae in shallow water.

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Gymnodinium fuscum in Worcester Co., Maryland (11/22/2020). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by John Hall.

Gymnodinium fuscum collected in Wicomico Co., Maryland (4/13/2015). Photographed at 400x magnification. View Record Details Media by Lance Biechele.

Gymnodinium fuscum in Charles Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by John Hall.

Gymnodinium fuscum in Calvert Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) johnbotany, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by John Hall.