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Specialty | Toxicology |
Shellfish poisoning includes four syndromes that share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve molluscs (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops.) [1] As filter feeders, these shellfish may accumulate toxins produced by microscopic algae, such as cyanobacteria, diatoms and dinoflagellates.
The syndromes are:[ citation needed]
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Health hazards | ||
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Authority control databases: National |
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Shellfish poisoning | |
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Specialty | Toxicology |
Shellfish poisoning includes four syndromes that share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve molluscs (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops.) [1] As filter feeders, these shellfish may accumulate toxins produced by microscopic algae, such as cyanobacteria, diatoms and dinoflagellates.
The syndromes are:[ citation needed]
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External resources |
Inorganic |
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Organic |
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Pharmaceutical |
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Biological2 |
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Miscellaneous | |||||||||||||
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Fish | ||
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Shellfish | ||
Other seafood | ||
Processed seafood | ||
Seafood dishes | ||
Health hazards | ||
Advisory services | ||
Animal welfare | ||
Related topics | ||
Authority control databases: National |
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