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Science Study Guide Review - Algal Bloom (stages of red tide)
Term | Definition |
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first stage | cold waters rich in nutrients mixes with surface waters of the ocean |
second stage | the algal population increases, some algae make toxins |
third stage | fish and shellfish eat the algae, they store the toxins in their cells |
fourth stage | larger animals eat the fish and shellfish |
fifth stage | the toxins cause sickness and even death in the larger animals |