Accumulation of copper and histopathological alterations in the oyster Crassostrea angulata
Specimens of Crassostrea angulata were exposed to sublethal copper concentrations (200 and 600 μgL–1 Cu2+) during 2 to 30 days. The accumulation of copper and histopathological effects on the gills, digestive gland and heart were studied. The highest copper concentrations were found in the gills, w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
2005-03-01
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Series: | Ciencias Marinas |
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Online Access: | https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/39 |