peridinian

pɛrɪdɪˈniːn

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chlorophyll a-algal pigment found in dinoflagellates.

“The peridinin pigment is highly sensitive to light and is used by dinoflagellates for photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • algal pigment
  • chlorophyll

Antonyms

  • chlorophyllless
  • nonphotosynthetic