Gonyaulax. Gonyaulax polyedra, a single-celled marine alga belonging to the dinoflagellates, is a close relative of G. catanella, which causes poisoning in shellfish. Several planktonic species are toxic and are sometimes abundant enough to colour.
Gonyaulax (division Dinophyta) A genus of dinoflagellates, species of which are responsible for the phenomenon known as "Gonyaulax." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. . Gonyaulax definition, any marine dinoflagellate of the genus Gonyaulax, sometimes occurring in great numbers and causing red tide. Red tide off the coast of La Jolla, California.
Gonyaulax (division Dinophyta) A genus of dinoflagellates, species of which are responsible for the phenomenon known as "Gonyaulax." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. .
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Ancient Greek γόνυ (gónu, "knee") + αὖλαξ (aûlax, "furrow"). gonyaulax. Gonyaulax polyedra unaccepted. ; Gonyaulax (it); Gonyaulax (en); Gonyaulax (vi); Gonyaulax (sq); Gonyaulax (ceb) genus of protists (fossil) (en); geslacht Media in category "Gonyaulax". Looking for online definition of Gonyaulax in the Medical Dictionary?