Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon

Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon

This study aimed to investigate the impact of anthropogenic stressors (landfilling, navigation for transport of goods, cooling in fossil fuel, urbanization, industrial expansion, agriculture activities, and recreational activities) on environmental variables, microbiological quality, and sediment pr...

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Main Authors: Taiwo Adekanmi Adesakin, Ehikhamele Isaac Erhomosele, Oluwaseun F. Ogunrinola, Oyedibu Oyebayo Oloyede, Adebukola Adenike Adedeji, Phebian Temitope Odufuwa, Amowie Aimienoho, Adedeji Idowu Aduwo, Emmanuel Abiodun Adewumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Benthic macroinvertebrate
Anthropogenic stressors
Toxic metals
Lagoon
Bioindicator
Physicochemical
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023067166

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