Histopathological and biochemical alterations in Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg 1867) as biomarkers of exposure to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil impacted site

Histopathological and biochemical alterations in Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg 1867) as biomarkers of exposure to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil impacted site

Abstract Background Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are toxic compounds which are major components of petroleum products. This study was aimed at identifying histopathological alterations and changes in antioxidants defense systems in Eudrilus eugeniae (earthworm) that can be used as good battery o...

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Main Authors: Funmilayo V. Doherty, Idowu Aneyo, Adebayo A. Otitoloju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Histopathological alterations
Eudrilus eugeniae
Biomarkers
Oil spill disaster
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-019-0130-2

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