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Current Record: Alexandrium ostenfeldii
Alexandrium ostenfeldii
Alexandrium ostenfeldii
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| Species name | Alexandrium ostenfeldii |
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| CICCM Code | CAWD155 |
| Class | Dinophyceae |
| Family | Goniodomataceae |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Locality | Rangaunu Harbour |
| Lat./Long | 34°57'S 173°16'E |
| Habitat | Planktonic |
| Collector | Peter Harris, Sanford |
| Collection date | 01/2008 |
| Isolator | Lesley Rhodes |
| Isolation date | 01/2008 |
| Identified by | Viliami Langi, Lesley Rhodes, Kirsty Smith |
| Identification method | LM; DNA sequencing |
| Growth conditions: Media | GP |
| Growth conditions: Temperature | 18+/-1°C |
| Growth conditions: L/d cycle | 12:12 |
| Toxins/Toxicity | Toxic; spirolides C producer. |
| Other Comments | Isolator's code: Rangaunu Hrb-strain 6. Collected and isolated in January 2008 - exact dates not recorded.
Live culture is not available. DNA extract for molecular work is available - cost: NZ$225.
Pure toxin extract can be purchased: contact Andy.Selwood@cawthron.org.nz
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| Availability | DNA and toxin extracts only |
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