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Taxonomy
Pseudo-nitzschia calliantha Lundholm, Moestrup and Hasle
Nomenclature
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Unranked: bacillarioidsGenus: Pseudo-nitzschia
Species:
Pseudo-nitzschia calliantha Lundholm, Moestrup and Hasle
SUMMARY
Pseudo-nitzschia calliantha is a domoic-acid-producing, pennate diatom. However, not all strains of this species are toxin-producers. Compared to other Pseudo-nitzschia species it does not produce high levels of domoic acid. It is often found in coastal regions and can form monospecific blooms.