The globally distributed genus Alexandrium: Multifaceted roles in marine ecosystems and impacts on human health

• Published in: Harmful algae Vol. 14; pp. 10 - 35
• Main Authors: Anderson, Donald M., Alpermann, Tilman J., Cembella, Allan D., Collos, Yves, Masseret, Estelle, Montresor, Marina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.02.2012
• Subjects: Alexandrium; algal blooms; allelochemicals; anthropogenic activities; biosynthesis; Biotoxins; ecosystems; genomics; Global dispersion; HAB; habitats; Harmful algal blooms; human health; ingestion; nutrition; phylogeny; Public health; taxonomy; toxicity; toxins; HAB; Harmful algal blooms; Alexandrium; Biotoxins; Public health; Global dispersion

The dinoflagellate genus Alexandrium is one of the major harmful algal bloom (HAB) genera with respect to the diversity, magnitude and consequences of blooms. The ability of Alexandrium to colonize multiple habitats and to persist over large regions through time is testimony to the adaptability and...