Biomarkers in Nereis diversicolor (Polychaeta: Nereididae) as management tools for environmental assessment on the southwest Iberian coast

The environmental quality of the southwest Iberian coast was assessed in different areas (Ria Formosa Lagoon, Guadiana Estuary and Cádiz Bay) focusing on metal contamination (Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) in Nereis diversicolor whole tissues. In addition, associated toxicological effects were assessed usin...

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Main Authors: Tânia Gomes, Maria Gonzalez-Rey, Araceli Rodríguez-Romero, Chiara Trombini, Immaculada Riba, Julián Blasco, Maria João Bebianno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2013-03-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1424