gonyaulax

/gɒniˈɒlæks/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of dinoflagellates, a type of marine planktonic bioluminescent algae

“Researchers studied the bioluminescence of Gonyaulax in the coastal waters of Japan.”

Synonyms

  • bioluminescent algae
  • dinoflagellate

Antonyms

  • photosynthetic algae