Biomonitoring Total Mercury in the Persian Gulf Using Rock Oyster, Saccostrea cucullata
This study is an attempt to evaluate the biomonitoring capabilities of rock oyster, Saccostrea cucullata, for mercury (Hg) pollution. The oyster and sediment samples were collected from 10 rocky habitats of Qeshm and Hormoz Islands in the Persian Gulf. The concentration of mercury in the shell and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Guilan
2012-05-01
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Series: | Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_1094.html |