Mercury effects in natural populations of sea anemone Actinia equina
Mercury (Hg) is considered to be one of the most toxic metals to biota, being capable of biomagnification and bioaccumulation in food chains. High concentrations of Hg were associated with developmental and behavioral abnormalities, impairment in growth and reproduction, and reduced survival. Though...
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| Format: | masterThesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10773/6369 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/6369 |