Abstract
The family Kareniaceae is a recently erected taxonomic family of the order Gymnodiniales (Dinophyceae). Species of this family can be found throughout the world. The family Kareniaceae includes 30 described species and 3 genera to date. Kareniaceae species are known responsible for recurrent harmful bloom events, which have led to severe economy losses and ecology damage worldwide. Since the 1990s, Karenia species have drawn attentions in China for causing several significant bloom events. In this review article, a comprehensive description of Kareniaceae species is summarized and a identification key is also listed for a better understanding of species in this family.
Translated title of the contribution | Progress in Taxonomy Study on Kareniaceae (Dinophyta) |
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Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
Pages (from-to) | 786-797 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |