Pfiesteria is a toxic dinoflagellate (a type of unicellular marine alga)
which sometimes causes massive fish kills.  It is related to the "red tide"
organisms.

Paul M.

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> From:         Carol B. Simpson
> Reply To:     Conchologists of America List
> Sent:         25, January 2001 4:14 PM
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> Subject:      fisteria?
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> Has anyone ever heard of a disease called fisteria?  This is shell related
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> because it comes from the ocean and other waters.
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> Carol
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