The benthic genus Prorocentrum (Dinophyceae) in Aotearoa New Zealand and Rangitāhua Kermadec Islands: Genetic diversity, distribution, and diarrhetic shellfish toxin profile
Key Points
Environmental monitoring shows significant genetic diversity in Prorocentrum across locations.
Toxin profiling indicates the presence of diarrhetic shellfish toxins, affecting local marine life.
Analysis of samples from Aotearoa and Rangitāhua highlights varying distribution patterns.
Understanding these toxins is crucial for managing shellfish safety and ecosystem health.
The benthic genus Prorocentrum (Dinophyceae) in Aotearoa New Zealand and Rangitāhua Kermadec Islands: Genetic diversity, distribution, and diarrhetic shellfish toxin profile | Synapse