P. lima is difficult to identify due to its similar morphology to several other Prorocentrum species with a triangular and an oval or ovoid shape (e.g. P. foraminosum, P. concavum and P. hoffmannianum). P. lima can be distinguished by its size, shape, narrow and the presence of valve and marginal .
Raymark Corporation and Asbestos. Raymark Industries were at one time a major parts manufacturer in the automotive industry. For 70 years, Raymark operated from their 33-acre site located in Bountiful, Utah, where they manufactured disk brakes, drum brakes, brake pads, brake linings and adhesives.
Considering that most asbestos diseases are somewhat latent in their development of symptoms, recent litigation aimed at Bendix and Honeywell could be the tip of the iceberg in terms of asbestos lawsuits related to asbestos brake linings.