Cyanotoxin
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-007190
Cyanotoxins are produced and contained within the cyanobacterial cells (intracellular). The release of these toxins in an algal bloom into the surrounding water occurs mostly during cell death and lysis (i.e., cell rupture) as opposed to continuous excretion from the cyanobacterial cells. However, some cyanobacteria species are capable of releasing toxins into the water without cell rupture or death.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-007190 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-007190",
"term": "Cyanotoxin",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Cyanotoxins are produced and contained within the cyanobacterial cells (intracellular). The release of these toxins in an algal bloom into the surrounding water occurs mostly during cell death and lysis (i.e., cell rupture) as opposed to continuous excretion from the cyanobacterial cells. However, some cyanobacteria species are capable of releasing toxins into the water without cell rupture or death.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cyanotoxin/"
}
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