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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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To explain: The reason why an algal bloom might be deadly if no toxins are present.

Introduction: The population explosions of single-celled bacteria and protists that are toxic are called as algal blooms. These toxic populations of microorganisms sicken people and kill fishes.

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