Scientists elucidate molecular mechanisms behind dinoflagellate cyst dormancy

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Feb 7, 2025, 2:21 pm117 pts
Dinoflagellates play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems, particularly as major contributors to harmful algal blooms. They can enter a dormant stage, known as the resting cyst stage, that allows them to survive for extended periods—up to 150 years—in marine sediments. This dormancy is essential for their…

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