Histopathological Effects of Contaminated Sediments on Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata,Lamarck 1822)

• Main Authors: Maleeya Kruatrachue, C. Sumritdee, P. Pokethitiyook, S. Singhakaew
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. International College. Science Division.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Contaminated sediments; Heavy metals; Histopathology; Pomacea canaliculata
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/10483
• Institution: Mahidol University

Pomacea canaliculata were exposed experimentally to contaminated sediments from a tributary of the Mae Klong River, Thailand, for 3 months. The highest concentration of Cr, Zn and Fe accumulated in the digestive gland while the gill exhibited the highest concentration of Cu. In addition, histopatho...