saxitoxin

Noun

Meaning

a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans

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Examples

Shellfish consume the organisms responsible for red tide and concentrate Saxitoxin (produced from these organisms) in their tissues. Source: Internet

Saxitoxin blocks sodium channels and eating contaminated seafood can result in paralysis within 30 minutes. Source: Internet

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