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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Main Authors: Jankovská I., Langrová I., Bejcek V., Miholová D., Vadlejch J., Petrtyl M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2008-12-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Cd
Cr
Cu
Mn
Ni
Pb
Zn
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008154581