Biomonitoring of heavy metal (Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn) concentrations in the west intertidal area of Peninsular Malaysia by using Nerita lineata

• Main Authors: Yap, Chee Kong, Cheng, Wan Hee, Ismail, Ahmad, Ismail, Abdul Rahim, Tan, Soon Guan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13423/1/Biomonitoring%20of%20heavy%20metal%20%28Cd%2C%20Cu%2C%20Pb%2C%20and%20Zn%29%20concentrations%20in%20the%20west%20intertidal%20area%20of%20Peninsular%20Malaysia%20by%20using%20Nerita%20lineata.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13423/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Snails, Nerita lineata, were collected from 15 sites along the west intertidal area of Peninsular Malaysia from December 2005 until April 2006. The concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn) were determined in the total soft tissues, operculums, and shells of the snails. Different patterns...