Bioaccumulation of trace metals by the gastropod Phorcus lineatus (Da Costa, 1778) from the Atlantic coast of El Jadida, Morocco.
Mar Pollut Bull
; 206: 116733, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Heavy metals in coastal ecosystems represent an issue for human and environmental health worldwide. The objective of this study was to assess the state of health of Morocco's Atlantic coastline in the El Jadida region. The study was based on metal bioaccumulation in Phorcus lineatus, a species common to Atlantic coasts. Two polluted sites were selected Haouzia (H) and Jorf-Lasfar (J). Animals were sampled monthly for determination of trace metals in the soft tissues of P. lineatus. Except for Cr, the results show a significant variation in bioaccumulation. The highest concentrations (µg g-1 dry weight) were found in individuals from J, with 10.68 ± 2.43 Cd, 107.36 ± 21.15 Zn, 666.55 ± 143.34 Fe and 184.47 ± 49.80 Cu. The maximum Metal Pollution Index value was 37.06 at site H in spring and 65.96 at site J in autumn. The J site appears significantly more polluted than H site.
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Asunto principal:
Contaminantes Químicos del Agua
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Monitoreo del Ambiente
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Metales Pesados
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Gastrópodos
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Bioacumulación
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Animals
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Africa
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Mar Pollut Bull
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2024
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