SAXITOXIN
\sˈaksɪtˌɒksɪn], \sˈaksɪtˌɒksɪn], \s_ˈa_k_s_ɪ_t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
Definitions of SAXITOXIN
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a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
By Princeton University
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a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Poison found in certain edible mollusks at certain times; elaborated by Gonyaulax species (Dinoflagellate protozoans) and consumed by mollusks, fishes, etc. without ill effects; it is neurotoxic and causes respiratory paralysis and other effects in mammals, known as paralytic shellfish poisoning.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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