Heavy metal accumulation in small terrestrial rodents infected by cestodes or nematodes
The aim of the present study was to assess whether there is a difference in accumulation of heavy metal ions (Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) in hosts (small mammals) infected by cestode parasites when compared to those without cestode infection. The abundance of gastrointestinal parasites and bioacc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2008-12-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008154581 |