Noun: saxitoxin
- A powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
"Saxitoxin contamination can lead to shellfish harvesting bans"
Derived forms: saxitoxins
Type of: neurolysin, neurotoxin
Encyclopedia: Saxitoxin