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algal pertaining to or caused by algae. algal infection is very rare but systemic and udder infections are recorded. See protothecosis. algal mastitis the algae Prototheca trispora and P. zopfii cause chronic bovine mastitis. algal poisoning toxic Cyanobacteria grow in stagnant water and, in the correct circumstances for massive growth and with certain species of bacteria, the top layer of water can be very poisonous. There are two syndromes: sudden death caused by neurotoxins, and severe liver damage with jaundice and photosensitization caused by hepatotoxins. Called also water bloom. See also algae, anatoxin, cyanobacteria, microcystin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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