The Epiphytic Genus Gambierdiscus (Dinophyceae) in the Kermadec Islands and Zealandia Regions of the Southwestern Pacific and the Associated Risk of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

The Epiphytic Genus Gambierdiscus (Dinophyceae) in the Kermadec Islands and Zealandia Regions of the Southwestern Pacific and the Associated Risk of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

Species in the genus Gambierdiscus produce ciguatoxins (CTXs) and/or maitotoxins (MTXs), which may cause ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) in humans if contaminated fish are consumed. Species of Gambierdiscus have previously been isolated from macroalgae at Rangitahua (Raoul Island and North Meyer Isla...

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Main Authors: Lesley L. Rhodes, Kirsty F. Smith, Sam Murray, D. Tim Harwood, Tom Trnski, Rex Munday
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
Gambierdiscus
ciguatera fish poisoning
ciguatoxins
maitotoxin
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/7/219

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