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Toxin, Gonyaulax

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Toxin, Gonyaulax Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Toxin, Gonyaulax?

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.

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