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PHYCOTOXIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Algae
DEF

A diverse group of poisonous substances produced by various aquatic plants in marine and fresh waters throughout the world.

CONT

Phycotoxins are potent organic compounds produced by dinoflagellates, other flagellated phytoplankton, and cyanobacteria that inhabit marine, brackish, or freshwater bodies or soils.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Algues
CONT

La lutte contre les dommages causés par les phycotoxines à l'industrie aquicole passe par l'amélioration des outils permettant leur détection rapide et par des études poussées par la biologie et l'écologie des microalgues nuisibles.

Spanish

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