Use of clearance rate in Choromytilus chorus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) as a non-destructive biomarker of aquatic pollution El uso de la tasa de aclaramiento en Choromytilus chorus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) como biomarcador no destructivo de la polución acuática

Use of clearance rate in Choromytilus chorus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) as a non-destructive biomarker of aquatic pollution El uso de la tasa de aclaramiento en Choromytilus chorus (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) como biomarcador no destructivo de la polución acuática

Reduction in clearance rate was observed in the mussel Choromytilus chorus in relation to the degree of environmental pollution. Three sampling sites included the polluted San Vicente Bay, middling polluted Corral Bay, and weakly polluted Yaldad Bay in southern Chile. Pollution levels were estimated...

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Main Authors: BEATRIZ TORO, JORGE M. NAVARRO, HERNÁN PALMA-FLEMING
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-06-01
Series:Revista Chilena de Historia Natural
Subjects:
Choromytilus chorus
tasa de aclaramiento
HAPs
biomarcadores
monitoreo ambiental
clearance rate
PAHs
biomarker
environmental monitoring
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