Alexandrium monilatum (J.F.Howell) Balech 1995
Publication Details
Alexandrium monilatum (J.F.Howell) Balech 1995: 67
Published in: Balech, E. (1995). The genus Alexandrium Halim (Dinoflagellata). pp. 1-151. Sherkin Island: Sherkin Island Marine Station.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Alexandrium is Alexandrium minutum Halim.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Gonyaulax monilata J.F.Howell
Type Information
Type locality: North Atlantic Ocean: Indian River, Florida, USA; (Faust & Gulledge 2002: 14) Holotype: (Faust & Gulledge 2002: 14)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 February 2003 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 28 February 2024
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Usage note
Faust & Gulledge (2002:15) notes that this species produces a strong ichthyotoxin resulting in a paralyzing effect. Production of saxitoxin (STX) and gonyautoxins (GTX1) has been reported: the toxins are hemolytic and neurotoxic. The toxins produced do not accumulate in shellfish and are not toxic to birds. Massive fish kills have been reported from Texas bays in the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern coast of Florida. Please consult original reference for further details.
Harmful species.
Link to identifying harmful dinoflagellates pages
- (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 January 2025
