Exploring causative and modifying factors of metal mine effluent toxicity using short-term multi-trophic artificial stream systems

Metal mines release treated effluents that contain a variety of metals, metalloids, and organics into the aquatic environment. A number of metal mine effluents (MMEs) have been found to contribute to adverse effects in fish and benthic invertebrates, such as decreased diversity and density, however...

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Other Authors: Niyogi, Som
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2013-07-1106