Both fish and humans develop neurological symptoms and bloody skin lesions due to a sudden "bloom" of this algae.2013
A)Prototheca
B)Pfiesteria piscicida
C)diatoms
D)Phaeophyta
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Fish and humans developing neurological symptoms and bloody skin lesions are specifically associated with Pfiesteria piscicida. Prototheca and diatoms do not typically cause these symptoms, and Phaeophyta is a large group of brown seaweeds that do not typically cause harmful algal blooms. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Pfiesteria piscicida.

Both Fish and Humans Develop Neurological Symptoms and Bloody Skin