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The Lurking Perils of Pfiesteria

This minute creature has been implicated in dramatic fish kills and has hurt people. But its most publicized actions may not be the most damaging. More subtle effects are raising new concerns

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 281 Issue 2This article was originally published with the title “The Lurking Perils of Pfiesteria” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 281 No. 2 (), p. 42
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0899-42