Lingulodinium polyedra
| Lingulodinium polyedra | |
|---|---|
| Ventral view of Lingulodinium polyedrum 900x magnification | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Clade: | Sar |
| Clade: | Alveolata |
| Phylum: | Dinoflagellata |
| Class: | Dinophyceae |
| Order: | Gonyaulacales |
| Family: | Lingulodiniaceae |
| Genus: | Lingulodinium |
| Species: | L. polyedra |
| Binomial name | |
| Lingulodinium polyedra Dodge | |
Lingulodinium polyedra is a species of motile photosynthetic dinoflagellates. L. polyedra are often the cause of red tides in southern California, leading to bioluminescent displays on beaches at night.