Preferred Label : harmful algal bloom;
MeSH definition : An algal bloom where the algae produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, birds,
and mammals, and ultimately cause illness in humans. The harmful bloom can also cause
oxygen depletion in the water due to the death and decomposition of non-toxic algae
species.;
MeSH synonym : Algal Bloom, Harmful; Algal Blooms, Harmful; Bloom, Harmful Algal; Blooms, Harmful Algal; Harmful Algal Blooms;
Related MeSH term : red tide; Red Tides; Tide, Red; Tides, Red;
MeSH annotation : ALGAL BLOOM is also available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmful algal blooms;
Origin ID : D057097;
UMLS CUI : C2717989;
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An algal bloom where the algae produce powerful toxins that can kill fish, birds,
and mammals, and ultimately cause illness in humans. The harmful bloom can also cause
oxygen depletion in the water due to the death and decomposition of non-toxic algae
species.