Biochemical and physiological modifications in tissues of Sardina pilchardus: spatial and temporal patterns as a baseline for biomonitoring studies

Sardina pilchardus is a marine species common in the North Atlantic Ocean, and is subjected to diffuse anthropogenic chemical contamination and seasonal fluctuations in biotic and abiotic parameters that may alter its physiology and condition. Biological material is easily available through commerci...

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Main Authors: Bruno Silva Nunes, Rita eTravasso, Fernando eGonçalves, Bruno B Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fenvs.2015.00007/full