Toxicity of Metals to a Freshwater Ostracod: Stenocypris major

Adults of freshwater ostracod Stenocypris major (Crustacea, Candonidae) were exposed for a four-day period in laboratory conditions to a range of copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), aluminium (Al), and manganese (Mn) concentrations. Mortality was assessed, and me...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Shuhaimi-Othman, Nadzifah Yakub, Nur-Amalina Ramle, Ahmad Abas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/136104