An abundance of dinoflagellates can do all of the following except
A) cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
B) produce neurotoxins that paralyze fish.
C) result in red tides.
D) produce nighttime oceanic bioluminescence.
E) cause coral bleaching.

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An abundance of dinoflagellates can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, produce neurotoxins that paralyze fish, result in red tides, and produce nighttime oceanic bioluminescence. However, they do not cause coral bleaching, which is primarily caused by stressors such as changes in temperature or water quality, as well as increasing ocean acidity levels.

An Abundance of Dinoflagellates Can Do All of the Following