can they be poisonous?
Shellfish caught in Alaska can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).
Shellfish
Shellfish caught in Alaska can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).
why are certain traits adaptations in one ecosystem but not in another apex UNANSWERABLE which species are present in an apex? Gray wolf why is it present under the apex list? They often kept animals from grazing in riparian areas, which protected beavers from having their food sources encroached upon. which animals fall under the non-apex category? Sea urchins, mussels, and other shellfish. where is the last mentioned animal mostly found? Most kinds of shellfish are harvested from saltwater environments, some are found in freshwater.
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Shellfish [SEP] Toxic content
Some shellfish, such as whelk, contain arsenic. A sample of whelk was found to have a total content of arsenic at of which 1% is inorganic arsenic. Shellfish caught in Alaska can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). PSP is caused by toxins released by dinoflagellate, a type of algae, which are extremely poisonous (1000 times more potent than cyanide) and can lead to death by paralyzing the breathing muscles. Due to warming oceans algae blooms have become more widespread, thereby increasing the likelihood of intoxications of various types.