GIUSSANI , Valentina

Blooms of benthic dinoflagellates of the genus Ostreopsis (mainly O. cf. ovata and occasionally O. cf. siamensis) represent a serious concern for humans in the Med- iterranean area, due to production of palytoxin-like com- pounds listed among the most potent marine toxins known. In this work, six strains of Ostreopsis sp. from Cyprus Island...

The genus Ostreopsis E.J. Schmidt includes harmful benthic species that have been reported worldwide in both tropical and temperate regions. To date, genetic studies stated that Mediterranean Sea hosts two genotypes corresponding to the morphotypes of O. cf. ovata and O. cf. siamensis; moreover, a new genotype of Ostreopsis sp. was found along...

Ostreopsis cf. ovata is a harmful benthic dinoflagellate, widespread along most of the Mediterranean coasts. It produces a wide range of palytoxin-like compounds and variable amounts of mucus that may totally cover substrates, especially during the stationary phase of blooms. Studies on different aspects of the biology and ecology of Ostreopsis...

Ostreopsis cf. ovata is a harmful benthic dinoflagellate, widespread along most of the Mediterranean coasts. It produces several toxins and variable amounts of mucus that may totally cover substrates, especially during the stationary phase of blooms, when cells are aggregated into a mucilaginous matrix. Studies on different aspects of the...

The pan-Mediterranean project M3-HABs regarding monitoring of harmful algal blooms, with particular reference to the benthic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis cf. ovata has recently started in the framework of the ENPI-CBCMED Programme. Along European Mediterranean coasts, Ostreopsis blooms have been so far reported in Italy, Spain, France, Croatia...

Pinneggiando, a free application for smartphone and tablet, has been developed as a tool for science outreach addressing the interest of both experts and general public. The app concerns the knowledge of biodiversity and distribution of 652 marine organisms in the Italian seas. Based on continuously updated scientific information, Pinneggiando...