How do the traits of macroinvertebrates in the River Chanchaga respond to illegal gold mining activities in North Central Nigeria

How do the traits of macroinvertebrates in the River Chanchaga respond to illegal gold mining activities in North Central Nigeria

Africa harbours about a third of the world’s largest natural resource reserves of mineral such as gold and diamonds. These vast mineral reserves in Africa are essential to the continent's development and modern industrial society. However, these minerals, including gold, are often illegally min...

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Main Authors: Augustine O. Edegbene, Luckey A. Elakhame, Francis O. Arimoro, Ekikhalo C. Osimen, Tega T. Edegbene Ovie, Ehi C. Akumabor, Nididi C. Ubanatu, Carolyne W. Njuguna, Abdul A. Sankoh, Frank C. Akamagwuna
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
illegal gold mining
trait-based approach
RLQ and fourth-corner model
River Chanchaga
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2023.1149227/full

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