Histopathological effects of zinc (Zn) on mantle, digestive gland and foot in freshwater mussel, Anodonta cygnea (Linea, 1876)

Heavy metals are the most important pollutants in aquatic ecosystems that may cause adverse effects on its biota. In this study, histopathological effects of zinc (Zn) and their incidence time on swan mussel, Anodonta cygnea, were studied. Exposure to Zn was done during 18 days and histopathological...

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Main Authors: Fateh Moëzzi, Arash Javanshir, Soheil Eagderi, Hadi Poorbagher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tehran 2013-05-01
Series:International Journal of Aquatic Biology
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Online Access:http://ij-aquaticbiology.com/index.php/ijab/article/view/27