This ARNAT (Australian Research Network for Algal Toxins) web page describes okadaic acid and its role in diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP). The page features the chemical structure of okadaic acid, a summary of DSP, and a reference list for detailed reading.
Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: harmful algal bloom, HAB, toxic algae, dinoflagellates, Prorocentrum lima, Prorocentrum elegans, Prorocentrum hoffmannianum, Prorocentrum concavum, Dinophysis acuminata, Dinophysis acuta, Dinophysis fortii, Dinophysis hastata, Dinophysis mitra, Dinophysis rotundata, Dinophysis norvegica, Dinophysis tripos
