Azadinium spinosum

Azadinium spinosum
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Chromalveolata
Superphylum: Alveolata
Phylum: Dinoflagellata
Class: Dinophyceae
Order: Uncertain
Family: Amphidomataceae
Genus: Azadinium
Species: A. spinosum
Binomial name
Azadinium spinosum
Elbrächter et Tillmann

Azadinium spinosum is a species of dinoflagellate that produces azaspiracid toxins (toxins associated with shellfish poisoning),[1] particularly AZA 1, AZA 2 and an isomer of AZA 2.[2]

Description

It measures 12–16 µm in length and 7–11 µm wide, is a peridinin-containing photosynthetic dinoflagellate with a thin theca. Its large nucleus is spherical and present posteriorly, whereas its single chloroplast is parietal, lobed, and extends into the epi- and hyposome.[2]

References

  1. Salas, Rafael; Tillmann, Urban; John, Uwe; Kilcoyne, Jane; Burson, Amanda; Cantwell, Caoimhe; Hess, Philipp; Jauffrais, Thierry; Silke, Joe (2011). "The role of Azadinium spinosum (Dinophyceae) in the production of azaspiracid shellfish poisoning in mussels". Harmful Algae 10 (6): 774–783. doi:10.1016/j.hal.2011.06.010. ISSN 1568-9883.
  2. 1 2 Tillmann, Urban; Elbrächter, Malte; Krock, Bernd; John, Uwe; Cembella, Allan (2009). "Azadinium spinosumgen. et sp. nov. (Dinophyceae) identified as a primary producer of azaspiracid toxins". European Journal of Phycology 44 (1): 63–79. doi:10.1080/09670260802578534. ISSN 0967-0262.

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