Heterosigma akashiwo 赤潮異彎藻 |
Group |
Others |
Class: |
Raphidophyceae |
Named by: |
(Hada) Hada & Chihara |
Year: |
1987 |
Synonym: |
Named by |
Year |
Olisthodiscus carterae |
Hulburt |
1965 |
Heterosigma carterae |
(Hulburt) Taylor |
1992 |
Olisthodiscus spp. |
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Shape: |
Pear |
Form of colony: |
Solitary |
Size(um): |
Length: 8-25; Width: 6-15 |
Frequency of occurrence in Hong Kong: |
Medium
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Region of occurrence: |
Northeast,Tolo Harbour,West,South [ HK Map ] |
Potentially harmful to fish: |
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Caused fish kill in Hong Kong: |
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Toxin produced: |
Neurotoxin
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Remarks: |
The harmful effect of the Hong Kong strain is uncertain. |
Movie: |
Preview |