Mat zoanthid or rubber coral, Palythoa tuberculosa, which is highly toxic, producing one of the most toxic non-peptide substances known. The toxin is produced by symbiotic bacteria. (6163182467)

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Description: Mat zoanthid or rubber coral, Palythoa tuberculosa, which is highly toxic, producing one of the most toxic non-peptide substances known. The toxin is produced by symbiotic bacteria. Date: 4 September 2011, 11:51. Source: Mat zoanthid or rubber coral, Palythoa tuberculosa, which is highly toxic, producing one of the most toxic non-peptide substances known. The toxin is produced by symbiotic bacteria.. Author: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa.