Which of the Following Is a Dinoflagellate Whose Toxin Causes

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a dinoflagellate whose toxin causes "possible estuary- associated syndrome" (PEAS) ?

• A) Pfiesteria
• B) Gymnodinium
• C) Gonyaulax
• D) Balantidium
• E) Toxoplasma

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