This scholarly paper from Aquatic Toxicology documents a study of the binding of dinoflagellate-produced red tide neurotoxins to mammalian brains. The researchers studied the brain tissue of manatees, sea lions, and whales found off the west Florida coast infected with Gymnodinium breve, a Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) causing dinoflagellate.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Principles,
Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Water Column,
Biology:Microbiology,
Microbiology:Microbiology and Health
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
Keywords: harmful algal bloom, HAB, saxitoxin, brevetoxin
