First detection of azaspiracids in mussels in North West Africa

Journal of Shellfisheries Research, Dec, 2006 by H. Taleb, P. Vale, R. Amanhir, A. Benhadouch, R. Sagou, A. Chafik

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H. TALEB, (1)* P. VALE, (2) R. AMANHIR, (1) A. BENHADOUCH, (1) R. SAGOU (1) AND A. CHAFIK (1)

(1) Institut National de Recherche Halieutique (INRH)--2, Rue de Tiznit, Casablanca, Morocco; (2) Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e das Pescas-IPIMAR, Av. Brasilia, 1449-006 Lisboa, Portugal