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DINOPHYSISTOXIN [1 record]

Record 1 2006-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
DEF

A toxin in molluscs composed of okadaic acid plus several other chemicals (especially the dinoflagellate Dinophysis), that causes gastrointestinal upset when contaminated shellfish are consumed by humans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
DEF

Toxine composée d'acide okadaïque ainsi que d'autres substances chimiques (provenant surtout du dinoflagellé Dinophysis), qui cause des troubles gastrointestinaux chez les humains après l'ingestion de mollusques contaminés.

Spanish

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