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What is meant by fish and shellfish poisoning?
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is a nervous system disease caused by eating cooked or raw shellfish that contain environmental toxins. These toxins are produced by a group of algae (dinoflagellates).
What is the risk of poaching shellfish from an area that is not open to harvest?
the shellfish can have dangerous toxins
How are shellfish different from other fish?
fish can be different
What is the difference between fish and shellfish?
Fish have fins and scales, shellfish do not. Shellfish are crustaceans ... totally different species from fish.
Is there a fish group called shellfish?
Shellfish are invertebrates.. Fish are vertebrates. Essentially, clams, oysters and similar animals are shellfish.
How do you shellfish differ from other fish?
shellfish are not fish the are confishy.They have exoskelitonS.
Why are estuaries so important to fish and shellfish?
fish and shellfish live there
Is it safe to eat scallops during pregnancy?
You shouldn't eat any shellfish when pregnant. Shellfish filter toxins in the water which is stored in their systems. If you eat them, you can ingest toxins as well. That's why seafood restaurants post disclaimers about eating shellfish.
What has the author Charlotte Walker written?
Charlotte Walker has written: 'Fish & shellfish' -- subject(s): Cooking (Fish), Cooking (Shellfish) 'Little San Francisco Ckbkhc' 'Fish & Shellfish' -- subject(s): Cookery (Fish), Cookery (Shellfish)
Is seal an carnivore?
Yes! -They eat fish, squid, shellfish,and penguins.
Why should shellfish for eating not be stored in water or a sealed container?
Shellfish live on the sea floor where much bacteria and toxins are present. In addition, many shellfish, such as clams and oysters, are Filter feeders and have a tendency to accumulate these chemical substances in their bodies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 5-10% of raw mollusks coming to market are contaminated with Vibrio. In addition, paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) although less common, is still a real and potential danger associated with shelled sea life that can cause paralysis and even death to its victims. To be on the safe side try substituting shellfish with protein alternatives.
When are red tides dangerous to humans?
when algae toxins accumulate in shellfish :)
