Accumulation and depuration of heavy metals in the hard clam (Meretrix meretrix) under laboratory conditions

Heavy metal accumulation and depuration may alter the effectiveness of Meretrix meretrix as a biomonitoring organism for water quality assessment. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of heavy metal accumulation and depuration on M. meretrix, by immersing it in Copper (Cu), Zi...

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Main Authors: Abd Rashid, Wahi, Vun, Leong Wan, Abdullah, Mohd Harun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17635/1/Accumulation%20and%20depuration%20of%20heavy%20metals%20in%20the%20hard%20clam%20%28Meretrix%20meretrix%29%20under%20laboratory%20conditions.pdf