Global distribution of ciguatera causing dinoflagellates in the genus Gambierdiscus

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Dinoflagellates in the genus Gambierdiscus produce toxins that bioaccumulate in tropical and sub-tropical fishes causing ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP). Little is known about the diversity and distribution of Gambierdiscus species, the degree to which individual species vary in toxicity, and the role each plays in causing CFP.
URL: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2010.05.017
Groups audience: 
WP2 Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime and Inland Water Research, and the Bioeconomy
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