Character evolution of the benthic thecate dinoflagellate, gambierdiscus (Dinophyceae), with an introduction of the interactive key to species

• Main Authors: Nurin Izzati, Mustapa, Sing, Tung Teng, Toh, Hii Tan, Hong, Chang Lim, Po, Teen Lim, Chui, Pin Leaw
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Abstracting and Indexing System 2015
• Subjects: SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12090/1/No%2030%20%28abstrak%29.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12090/; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84957794627&partnerID=40&md5=bcf6200fe2cdbc2b674c40550c12add5

The genus Gambierdiscus is one of the benthic marine dinoflagellates that are known to produce biotoxins, causing ciguatera food poisoning (CFP) in humans after consuming the contaminated marine fishes. These benthic marine dinoflagellates are commonly found in the warm tropical and subtropical wa...