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Seawater that is discoloured by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin. I don't know the effects.
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Causes and effects of red tide?
The tide is red from toxins, which are very harmful to all kinds of marine life.
What fungi causes red tide?
dinoflagellate
What protist causes red tide?
Dinoflagella
What causes red tide?
Algal can cause "red tides". Specifically algal blooms.
An algal bloom of dinoflagellates that causes fish kills is called?
Red tide?
What organism causes red tide when found in large numbers?
Dinoflagellate blooms
What are some signs of red tide?
Red tide is caused by Algal blooms- During which, algae becomes so numerous and it may deplete oxygen and emit toxins into the air. different species in the water causes a discoloration.
What type of tide causes a weak pull because the effects of the sun and moon are cancelled out?
It's called a 'neap' tide. When the sun & moon work together - it's called a 'spring' tide.
What makes the tide Red?
If you are referring to the Red Tide, then, it is a form of algae called "Gymnodinium breve". Not everyone agrees on the reason the algae booms, and causes the water to appear red, but it is said to be a natural phenomena and it's not good for the ocean life or people. you shouldn't eat fin fish that are from a red tide area, red tide produces potent neurotoxins.
What causes low tide on a coastline?
the moon's force on earth causes high tide and low tide.
What are the effects of the movement of the moon?
The effects are the moon phases, eclipses, and the high tide and low tide.
What are the effects of the movement of earth?
The effects are the moon phases, eclipses, and the high tide and low tide.
