Gonyaulax tamarensis

dinoflagellate

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paralytic shellfish poisoning

  • blue-ringed octopus
    In poison: Protistan poisons

    …coast of North America and G. tamarensis along the eastern coast of North America. Intoxications from these organisms are known as paralytic shellfish poisoning. The symptoms, which begin with a tingling or burning sensation, then numbness of the lips, gums, tongue, and face, gradually spread. Gastrointestinal upset may be present.…

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