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Abstract(s)
The Esmoriz/Paramos coastal lagoon, is a habitat of ecological
importance due to the presence of unique animal and plant species. During the past few years its immersed area has been gradually
reduced due to effluent discharges and siltation. The major
contaminants in the lagoon are derived from a multitude of nonpoint
sources associated with urbanization and industrial activities
within the watershed. Heavy metals are probably a class of
pollutants contributing to the observed decline of fish species. The
metal content in the water and sediments in the lagoon were
investigated as well as gill metal bioaccumulation and gill
histopathological changes of the grey leaping mullet, Mugil saliens.
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Chronic exposure Mugil saliens Gill histopathology Copper Zinc
Citation
Fernandes, C.; Monteiro, S.M.; Fontaínhas-Fernandes, A.; Salgado, M.A. (2005). Bioaccumulation of metals by Mugil saliens under chronic exposure to contamined sediments: Gill histopathological changes. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. ISSN 1095-6433. 141:3, Sup. 1, p. S203