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Azadinium spinosum

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Azadinium spinosum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Myzozoa
Superclass: Dinoflagellata
Class: Dinophyceae
Family: Amphidomataceae
Genus: Azadinium
Species:
A. spinosum
Binomial name
Azadinium spinosum
Elbrächter et Tillmann

Azadinium spinosum is a species of dinoflagellates that produces azaspiracid toxins (toxins associated with shellfish poisoning),[1] particularly AZA 1, AZA 2 and an isomer of AZA 2.[2]

Description

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It measures 12–16 μm in length and 7–11 μm wide, is a peridinin-containing photosynthetic dinoflagellate with a thin theca. Its large nucleus is spherical and present posteriorly, whereas its single chloroplast is parietal, lobed, and extends into the epi- and hyposome.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Salas, Rafael; Tillmann, Urban; John, Uwe; Kilcoyne, Jane; Burson, Amanda; Cantwell, Caoimhe; Hess, Philipp; Jauffrais, Thierry; Silke, Joe (2011). "The role of Azadinium spinosum (Dinophyceae) in the production of azaspiracid shellfish poisoning in mussels" (PDF). Harmful Algae. 10 (6): 774–783. doi:10.1016/j.hal.2011.06.010. ISSN 1568-9883.
  2. ^ a b Tillmann, Urban; Elbrächter, Malte; Krock, Bernd; John, Uwe; Cembella, Allan (2009). "Azadinium spinosumgen. et sp. nov. (Dinophyceae) identified as a primary producer of azaspiracid toxins". European Journal of Phycology. 44 (1): 63–79. Bibcode:2009EJPhy..44...63T. doi:10.1080/09670260802578534. ISSN 0967-0262.

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