Diversity of Amphidomataceae (Dinophyceae) in the Black Sea, including description of <i>Amphidoma pontica</i> sp. nov.
Journal: Phycological Research
Year: 2025

SUMMARY The dinoflagellate family Amphidomataceae includes the genera Azadinium and Amphidoma , several species of which are known producers of lipophilic toxins known as azaspiracids (AZAs). However, the diversity, abundance, and distribution of this important group of nanoplanktonic dinoflagellates in the Black Sea remain poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap, Amphidomataceae were specifically investigated during a PHYCOB research cruise in the western Black Sea in September 2021. T