Unknown Phytoplankton ID - Pelagic Flagellate

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Hi there, have had slightly cloudy water and took a sample to find this guy. Not sure what type of algae this is. It has at least 2 Flagella, and is present when the lights are on. No sign of slime. Moves quickly as well.
If anyone has any idea what genus this belongs to, that’d be great!

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