Scientists Identify Culprit Behind Lake Erie's Toxic Algae Blooms
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Scientists have identified the cyanobacterium Dolichospermum as the source of saxitoxin in Lake Erie, linking its presence to warming temperatures and highlighting concerns about increasing harmful algal blooms due to climate change.
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