"Harmful Algal Bloom" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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An algal bloom where the algae produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, birds, and mammals, and ultimately cause illness in humans. The harmful bloom can also cause oxygen depletion in the water due to the death and decomposition of non-toxic algae species.
| Descriptor ID |
D057097
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G16.500.285.400
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| Concept/Terms |
Harmful Algal Bloom- Harmful Algal Bloom
- Algal Bloom, Harmful
- Algal Blooms, Harmful
- Bloom, Harmful Algal
- Blooms, Harmful Algal
- Harmful Algal Blooms
Red Tide- Red Tide
- Red Tides
- Tide, Red
- Tides, Red
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