What is another word for domoic acid?
Pronunciation: [dˈɒmə͡ʊɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA) 
Domoic acid is a toxic compound produced by some species of marine algae. It is a neurotoxin that can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) in humans, which can lead to brain damage or death. Some synonyms for domoic acid include amnesic shellfish toxin, NSP toxin, and clam toxin. Other related compounds include brevetoxin, ciguatoxin, and saxitoxin. All of these are toxins that can be found in seafood and cause illness in humans who consume contaminated shellfish. It is important to monitor seafood for the presence of these toxins and to avoid consuming seafood from areas where they have been detected.
