Aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages in rivers influenced by mining activities
Abstract Mining is one of the major pollution sources worldwide, causing huge disturbances to the environment. Industrial and artisanal mining activities are widespread in Mexico, a major global producer of various metals. This study aimed to assess the ecological impairments resulting from mining a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-02-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06869-2 |