The benthic genus Prorocentrum (Dinophyceae) in Aotearoa New Zealand and Rangitāhua Kermadec Islands: Genetic diversity, distribution, and diarrhetic shellfish toxin profile

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• 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.