All of the following pertain to red tides, except
A)due to overgrowth of red and brown algae in water.
B)due to overgrowth of toxin-producing dinoflagellates.
C)cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
D)involve toxin concentrating in shellfish.
E)humans can become ill from eating the shellfish.

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All of the other options are related to red tides in some way. Red tides are not only caused by red and brown algae, they can also be caused by other types of algae such as dinoflagellates. Red tides can indeed cause paralytic shellfish poisoning and involve the concentration of toxins in shellfish, which can then be harmful to humans if consumed.

All of the Following Pertain to Red Tides, Except