Mollusks
Also known as: Mollusca; Mollusks
Description
Mollusks are a group of Shellfish with soft, unsegmented bodies that are usually enclosed in a hard shell.
Potentially Toxic Effects of Mollusk Consumption
Food Poisoning
Consumption of Mollusks that are contaminated with certain types of Dinoflagellates (group of toxic Algae) may cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).
Types of Mollusks
Abalone
Octopus
Squid
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