Sandy beach molluscs as possible bio-indicators of metal pollution 2. laboratory studies. [South Africa]

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01608709· OSTI ID:5022791

Watling, H R; Watling, R J

Donax serra and Bullia rhodostoma have been selected as possible indicators of metal pollution and the results of a survey of the metal concentrations in these two molluscs have been summarized. The present study is concerned with the ability of these molluscs to accumulate metals, without being killed by levels encountered, in such a way that the rates of accumulation can be related to the average metal concentration in the surrounding water.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Port Elizabeth, South Africa
• OSTI ID: 5022791
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 31:3; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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