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Species and genetic diversity of notorious dinoflagellates Pfiesteria piscicida, Luciella masanensis, and relatives in marine sediments of China.
Harmful algae - 1 Dec 2024
Tao Zhe, Liu Xiaohan, Song Xiaoying, Deng Yunyan, Shang Lixia, Chai Zhaoyang, Hu Zhangxi, Liu Yuyang, Tang Ying Zhong
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The dinoflagellate genus Pfiesteria, encompassing Pfiesteria piscicida and P. shumwayae, became a hot topic in HABs research in the early 2000s due to numerous but controversial reports regarding life cycle and toxicity. While Pfiesteria presence has been reported from all continents, surprisingly, there has been no documented presence in China to date. Here, we report our findings on the presence, species, and...
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