What Makes Blowfish Toxic? | Microbe Minute

Blowfish are the pinnacle of marine defenses, but beneath the bloat and the spines lives another layer of protection: a neurotoxin strong enough to harm even humans. We can’t give the fish all the credit though - they’ve got a secret ally as the last line of defense.
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[@BasilLange]

Could have a tad more information. Especially since most people know already about them being toxic. I'm enjoying the series but this was just getting interesting.

[@ericsurf6]

Very interesting info on the blowfish~!

[@Palmier_nain]

Thanks ! Could we have more information on theses bacteria ? ;) (strain, how they produce the toxin..=

[@danielsheire3662]

So cool!

[@gamerprohd2298]

Lols Gordon Ramsey eating haha

[@andrewlam8678]

I didn't know bacteria were responsible, yet again. Thanks for the lesson!

[@jaedenvanderberg3890]

I have *looks around* mutated.

[@HShango]

Eww folks actually consume that type of fish