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A graph depicts the trend of increasing prorocentrum minimum levels since 1970 in the Chesapeake Bay.
Prorocentrum Minimum Levels since 1970
Illustration of P. micans (Dinoflagellate)
Prorocentrum micans (Dinoflagellate)
Illustration of Prorocentrum minimum (Dinoflagellate) . P. minimum is a bloom-forming planktonic species in temperate, brackish waters to tropical regions; mostly estuarine, but also neritic. Due to its small size, often lost or overlooked in field samples. Cells are active swimmers. P. minimum is a toxic species; it produces venerupin (Hepatotoxin) which has caused shellfish poisoning resulting in gastrointestinal illnesses in humans and a number of deaths.
Prorocentrum minimum (Dinoflagellate)

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