Heavy metals in two fish species (Carangoidel malabaricus and Belone stronglurus) from Pulicat Lake, North of Chennai, Southeast Coast of India.
Environ Monit Assess
; 145(1-3): 167-75, 2008 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
We present the results from a detailed study based on five metals (Cr, Cd, Zn, Pb and Fe) measured in four organs (gills, liver, intestine and muscle) of two fish species (Carangoidel malabaricus and Belone stronglurus) from Pulicat Lake in southeast coast of India. The results show marked differences between the two species and organs as well as significant variations within the five analyzed metals. Although the metal concentrations measured in fish muscle are low, high levels of Pb and Fe were observed in the liver and gills of the two fish species. The concentrations of heavy metals in edible parts (muscle) of fish were within the permissible levels and are safe for the human consumption.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Poluentes Químicos da Água
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Metais Pesados
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Peixes
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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