Asynchrony of <i>Gambierdiscus</i> spp. Abundance and Toxicity in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Implications for Monitoring and Management of Ciguatera

Asynchrony of <i>Gambierdiscus</i> spp. Abundance and Toxicity in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Implications for Monitoring and Management of Ciguatera

Ciguatera poisoning (CP) poses a significant threat to ecosystem services and fishery resources in coastal communities. The CP-causative ciguatoxins (CTXs) are produced by benthic dinoflagellates including <i>Gambierdiscus</i> and <i>Fukuyoa</i> spp., and enter reef food webs...

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Main Authors: Justin D. Liefer, Mindy L. Richlen, Tyler B. Smith, Jennifer L. DeBose, Yixiao Xu, Donald M. Anderson, Alison Robertson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
<i>Gambierdiscus</i>
ciguatera poisoning
<i>Dictyota</i>
ciguatoxin
Caribbean
dinoflagellate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/6/413

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