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Saxitoxin
A powerful biotoxin produced by bacteria in certain marine dinoflagellates. Saxitoxin may be concentrated in the tissues of philtre feeding shellfish, and results in shellfish poisoning when ingested by humans; also known as mytilotoxin.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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