The impact of cadmium and mercury contamination on reproduction and body mass of earthworms
The accumulation of heavy metals in the tissues of earthworms is a helpful indicator of environmental contamination. The degree of substrate contamination can be additionally evaluated on the basis of survivability, reproduction and body mass of earthworms. In this study Eisenia fetida Sav. earthwor...
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Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2008-02-01
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Series: | Plant, Soil and Environment |
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Online Access: | https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-200802-0003_the-impact-of-cadmium-and-mercury-contamination-on-reproduction-and-body-mass-of-earthworms.php |