Molecular Identification of Gambierdiscus and Fukuyoa (Dinophyceae) from Environmental Samples

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) is increasing across the Pacific and the distribution of the causative dinoflagellates appears to be expanding. Subtle differences in thecal plate morphology are used to distinguish dinoflagellate species, which are difficult to determine using light microscopy. For th...

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Main Authors: Kirsty F. Smith, Laura Biessy, Phoebe A. Argyle, Tom Trnski, Tuikolongahau Halafihi, Lesley L. Rhodes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/8/243