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  • Maitotoxin is an extremely potent toxin. Which of the fol...
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Maitotoxin is an extremely potent toxin. Which of the following plays a role in its production?

  1. Gambierdiscus australes

  2. Gambierdiscus belizeanus

  3. Gambierdiscus pacificus

  4. Gambierdiscus toxicus

  5. Gloeokinium viscum

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gambierdiscus toxicus is a species of dinoflagellates. It is the agent for ciguatera. It produces maitotoxin.

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