Hemolytic Activity (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption (Blood agar test on the left; β hemolysis phenotype on the right): More than 40 percent of plastic derived Vibrio isolates displayed hemolytic activity, consistent with pathogenic potential. Credit Tracy Mincer, Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Tracy Mincer, Florida Atlantic University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.