Below are some potentially harmful phytoplankton species common in Australian waters.
Alexandrium species can produce toxins associated with Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSTs).
Pseudo-nitzschia species can produce toxins associated with Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASTs).
Dinophysis species can produce toxins associated with Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSTs).
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