The Mauve Stinger Pelagia noctiluca (Forsskål, 1775). Distribution, Ecology, Toxicity and Epidemiology of Stings.

The toxicity of Cnidaria is a subject of concern due to its influence on humans. In particular, jellyfish blooms can highly affect human economical activities, such as bathing, fishery, tourism, etc., as well as the public health. Stinging structures of Cnidaria (nematocysts) produce remarkable effe...

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Main Authors: Luigi Pane, Elisabetta Giacco, Gian Luigi Mariottini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2008-09-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/6/3/496/