Sullivan, M.,
Frankovich, T.
(2022).
Pseudo-nitzschia.
In Diatoms of North America.
Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://diatoms.org/genera/pseudo-nitzschia
Nitzschioid
Pseudo-nitzschia
Valves lanceolate, fusiform, or linear
Frustules are joined in "stepped" colonies
Raphe strongly eccentric
Plastids two; arranged about transapical plane
Species of Pseudo-nitzschia are strictly marine and widely distributed in the phytoplankton of the world’s oceans.
The genus is best known for its production of a potent neurotoxin. The genus currently includes over 60 species, with nearly half of the species capable of producing domoic acid. Domoic acid accumulates in the filter...