Apical pore complex (APC)
Apical pore complex (APC)
Research domain
Taxonomy
Taxonomic markers
Dinophyceae
Definition
This feature is located on the epitheca of many marine, armoured thecated Dinophyceae. It includes an apical pore plate (Po), which bears an apical pore (ap), and often times, small periferal pores. In addition, there can be a ventral apical plate or canal plate (X plate). The X plate is always posterior and ventral to the Po.