Question

question 8
ciguatera poisoning is the result of bioaccumulation of a toxin?
true
false

Explanation:

Ciguatera poisoning occurs when humans consume fish that have bioaccumulated ciguatoxins. These toxins are produced by dinoflagellates (such as Gambierdiscus toxicus) which are then taken up by herbivorous fish. Carnivorous fish eat the herbivorous fish, and the toxins accumulate (bioaccumulate) in their tissues. When humans eat these contaminated fish (especially large predatory reef fish), they get ciguatera poisoning.

Answer:

True