What is another word for pyrrophyta?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪɹəfˌɪtə] (IPA) 
Pyrrophyta is a group of unicellular algae that have two flagella and are often referred to as fire algae because of their high bioluminescence properties. Pyrrophyta is often used interchangeably with Dinoflagellata, which is a subgroup of Pyrrophyta characterized by their unique dramatic bloom formations known as red tide. Other synonyms for Pyrrophyta include fire plants, fire algae, flame algae, red tide organisms, and bioluminescent algae. These terms are commonly used for scientific study, but the general public is often more familiar with the term red tide algae due to its negative impact on aquatic life and water quality.
