Pyrrophyta can cause population explosions known as red tides, resulting in water discoloration and the release of toxins.
Pyrrophyta can cause red tides, leading to discolored water (orange, red, brown) due to population explosions, often releasing red toxins.
| Front | Which phyla has blooms/population explosions? What is this process called? Subsequent colour of water? Cause? |
|---|---|
| Back | Pyrrophyta Red tide orange, red, brown Red toxin (carcinogenic compound) |
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