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Why are blue-green algae bad for you?


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Blue-green algae:

  1. Blue-green algae are a type of photosynthetic bacteria consisting either of single cells or colonies.
  2. In both freshwater and marine environments, these bacteria multiply spontaneously.
  3. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans as well as other animals.
  4. Blue-green algae can produce both nerve toxins (neurotoxins) and liver toxins (hepatotoxins).
  5. Exposure to these toxins can cause diarrhea, vomiting, allergic reactions, and other life-threatening consequences.

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