Arsenic accumulation and speciation in Cherax destructor
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01/01/2008
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| Resumo |
Yabbies from contaminated sites and those fed arsenic in a lab. study accumulated significant levels of arsenic mostly as As(III) and As(V). Arsenic accumulation affects the structure of the internal organs and contractile function of their muscle. The arsenic in their tissues was found to be bioaccessible to human consumers. |
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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences |
| Palavras-Chave | #Cherax destructor - Contamination #Arsenic - Environmental aspects #Food contamination |
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