Imposex in Cantharus viverratus from São Vicente Island (Cabo Verde)
Tributyltin (TBT) compounds were biocide agents widely used in antifouling systems since the 60s. However, their high toxicity over non-target organisms led to a progressive restriction of their use, culminating into their global ban by 2008. The extensive use of these compounds in years prior to th...
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| Format: | masterThesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10773/13440 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/13440 |