The toxic effects, of two heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn), on the histology of the
liver of the southern African freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus, were investigated …

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The principle objective of this book is to review the biological characteristics of estuaries.
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With the enhancement of copper (Cu) stress, the germination percentage of wheat seeds
decreased gradually. Pretreatment with sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS), hydrogen sulfide …

The main objective of the present study was to investigate possible links between
biomarkers and swimming performance in the estuarine fish Pomatoschistus microps …

The microplastic “vector effect” has received increasing attention. The aim of this study was
to investigate the influence of polyethylene microplastic beads (PE MP) on accumulation …

Changes in activity of antioxidant enzymes caused by copper sulfate were examined in
fronds of duckweed (Lemna minor) during time-and concentration-dependent exposure to …

The effects of heavy metals on lipid peroxidation in the gills and digestive gland of mussels
exposed for six days to Cu 2+, Cd 2+ or Zn 2+(40 μg/l/animal) were investigated. 2. In the …

Publisher Summary This chapter examines the sublethal effects of pollutants on fish eggs
and larvae. The developing fish embryo or larva is generally considered the most sensitive …