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Bad Bug Book
Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms
and Natural Toxins Handbook
 

Mushroom Toxins

Amatoxin

Toxin produced by several mushroom species, including the Death Cap
or Destroying Angel (Amanita phalloides, A. virosa),
the Fool's Mushroom (A. verna) and several of their relatives,
along with the Autumn Skullcap (Galerina autumnalis) and
some of its relatives.
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