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There are four syndromes called shellfish poisoning, which share some common features and are primarily associated with Bivalve Molluscs (such as Mussel s, Clam s, Oyster s and Scallop s). These Shellfish are Filter Feeder s and, therefore, accumulate Toxin s produced by microscopic Alga e in the form of Dinoflagellate s and Diatom s. For example, from algal bloom, e.g. Gymnodinium spp. or Alexandrium spp., etc., would have different toxins, or without toxins and just cause oxygen depletion.

The syndromes are:


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