Bioaccumulation of BTEX and PAHs in Heterotis niloticus (Actinopterygii) from the Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria

Bioaccumulation of BTEX and PAHs in Heterotis niloticus (Actinopterygii) from the Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria

Toxicity studies in the aquatic ecosystem have shown that petrol and its product have adverse effects on aquatic biota. They are able to easily absorb these toxic substances into their bodies from sediment, water or even food items that are contaminated, thus impacting the food chain. In this study,...

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Main Authors: Bamidele Akinsanya, Isaac O. Ayanda, Benson Onwuka, Joseph K. Saliu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Environmental science
Environmental hazard
Environmental management
Environmental pollution
Environmental risk assessment
BTEX
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020301171

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