The effects of heavy metals on the incidence of morphological deformities in Chironomidae (Diptera)
ABSTRACT Streams in urban areas are strongly impacted by the input of organic matter and metals, for instance copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). These metals are essential for the aquatic biota, but when absorbed in excess they are toxic. In Chiro nomidae larvae, the deleterious effects of heavy metals can...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Zoologia (Curitiba) |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702018000100316&lng=en&tlng=en |