What is another word for peridinian?
Pronunciation: [pˌɛɹɪdˈɪni͡ən] (IPA) 
Peridinian is a term used to describe organisms of the phylum Dinoflagellata, which are primarily marine planktonic organisms. Synonyms for the word peridinian include dinoflagellate, peridinium, and pyrrhophyte. These terms refer to the same group of unicellular organisms that are characterized by their unique shape and possession of two flagella. The term peridinian is often used in the context of ecology and environmental sciences to describe the diversity and abundance of these organisms in aquatic systems. Other related terms that are often used in this context include phytoplankton, microalgae, and aquatic microorganisms.
