Mercury contamination and oxidative stress responses in the eye of wild fish (Liza aurata)

Every animal uses the eyes to monitor the surrounding environment and maintain homeostasis. Mercury (Hg) (including methylmercury - MeHg) is a pernicious and ubiquitous contaminant in natural waters but the assessment of its potential to interfere with fish eyes is an almost unexplored issue. This t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pereira, Ricardo Jorge Silva (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/14024
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/14024