Which algae is involved in ciguatera food poisoning?
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Gambierdiscus toxicus
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Gymnodinium
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Gonyaulax
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Phaeophyta
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Diatoms
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Correct answer
Explanation
It results from eating marine fishes that have consumed the dinoflagellate gambierdiscus toxicus. The algal toxin called ciguatoxin accumulates in the flesh of fish. This is one of the most powerful toxins known and remains in the flesh even after it has been cooked.