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.